Fresno State Athletics
2018 Football Roster
Roster
Fields, Rian

Jersey Number 16
Rian Fields
- Position:
- LB
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 185
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Irvine, Calif.
- High School:
- Irvine HS
Bio
Last updated on Jan. 11, 2023
2022 (SENIOR): Appeared in three games … had one tackle against Wyoming (Nov. 25) … added another tackle against Washington State in the LA Bowl (Dec. 17) … saw his most game action of the season in the Mountain West Championship Game at Boise State (Dec. 3).
2021 (JUNIOR): Appeared in nine games … was the starting husky at Wyoming (Oct. 16) … had two total tackles this season, one against Cal Poly (Sept. 11) and the other at Wyoming … recorded a broken up pass in the end zone at San Jose State (Nov. 25) … part of a Bulldog defense who only allowed 20.5 points per game this season, while also holding two opponents scoreless. It was the first time since 2017 that a Fresno State team had multiple shutouts in a season … helped Fresno State to two wins over ranked opponents, both on the road. It was the first time Fresno State defeated two Top 25 opponents in a season for the first time since 2004, and the first time both wins came on the road in the 100 year history of the program.
2020 (SOPHOMORE): Played in three games … had play time versus Colorado State (Oct. 29), at Nevada (Dec. 5) and versus New Mexico (Dec. 12) … was primarily on kickoff coverage … did not record a stat … was the team’s scout team defensive player of the week for week 2 ... named to the Fall Academic All-Mountain West team.
2019 (R-FRESHMAN): Appeared in seven games … assisted a tackle at New Mexico State on Sept. 28.
2018 (FRESHMAN): Did not participate in any games, redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Irvine HS … recorded 40 solo tackles and 21 assisted … had 5.5 sacks and four TFLs … caused four fumbles and recovered three … chalked four pass deflections … was named defensive player of the year as a freshman … second team All-League as a sophomore … two time first team All-Pacific Coast league … participated in the North vs. South All-Star game … was tabbed as most valuable player at the conclusion of his senior season.
PERSONAL: Born in Bellflower, Calif. … son of Felicia Guytan and Brian Fields Sr. … has two brothers, Brian and Khidhar, and one sister, Samiyah … favorite athlete is Kam Chancellor because he has passion and aggression for the game … biggest athletic thrill was winning the rivalry game against Irvine HS’ rival during his junior season … studying kinesiology-exercise science at Fresno State.
2022 (SENIOR): Appeared in three games … had one tackle against Wyoming (Nov. 25) … added another tackle against Washington State in the LA Bowl (Dec. 17) … saw his most game action of the season in the Mountain West Championship Game at Boise State (Dec. 3).
2021 (JUNIOR): Appeared in nine games … was the starting husky at Wyoming (Oct. 16) … had two total tackles this season, one against Cal Poly (Sept. 11) and the other at Wyoming … recorded a broken up pass in the end zone at San Jose State (Nov. 25) … part of a Bulldog defense who only allowed 20.5 points per game this season, while also holding two opponents scoreless. It was the first time since 2017 that a Fresno State team had multiple shutouts in a season … helped Fresno State to two wins over ranked opponents, both on the road. It was the first time Fresno State defeated two Top 25 opponents in a season for the first time since 2004, and the first time both wins came on the road in the 100 year history of the program.
2020 (SOPHOMORE): Played in three games … had play time versus Colorado State (Oct. 29), at Nevada (Dec. 5) and versus New Mexico (Dec. 12) … was primarily on kickoff coverage … did not record a stat … was the team’s scout team defensive player of the week for week 2 ... named to the Fall Academic All-Mountain West team.
2019 (R-FRESHMAN): Appeared in seven games … assisted a tackle at New Mexico State on Sept. 28.
2018 (FRESHMAN): Did not participate in any games, redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Irvine HS … recorded 40 solo tackles and 21 assisted … had 5.5 sacks and four TFLs … caused four fumbles and recovered three … chalked four pass deflections … was named defensive player of the year as a freshman … second team All-League as a sophomore … two time first team All-Pacific Coast league … participated in the North vs. South All-Star game … was tabbed as most valuable player at the conclusion of his senior season.
PERSONAL: Born in Bellflower, Calif. … son of Felicia Guytan and Brian Fields Sr. … has two brothers, Brian and Khidhar, and one sister, Samiyah … favorite athlete is Kam Chancellor because he has passion and aggression for the game … biggest athletic thrill was winning the rivalry game against Irvine HS’ rival during his junior season … studying kinesiology-exercise science at Fresno State.
FB Media Availability [9/16]: QB EJ Warner
Tuesday, September 16
FB Weekly Press Conference [9/15]
Monday, September 15
FB highlight vs Southern University [9/13/25]
Monday, September 15
Post-Game Press Conference [9/13]
Sunday, September 14