Brandon David Fields (born May 21, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a punter for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans, earning consensus All-American honors. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft. He also played for the New Orleans Saints.
Fields was born in Southfield, Michigan. He attended St. John's Jesuit High School in Toledo, Ohio, and played for the St. John's Titans high school football team. During his senior season, he handled kickoff duties for the Titans football team and was a first-team all-state selection as a punter while also playing tight end. Fields also lettered in basketball for St. John's.
Fields attended Michigan State University, and played for the Michigan State Spartans football team from 2003 to 2006. He earned numerous honors during his freshman season in 2003. He led the Big Ten Conference and was second in the nation with a 46.4-yard average. In a game against Nebraska, Fields set an Alamo Bowl record with a 62-yard punt.
Fields had the most productive season of his collegiate career as a sophomore in 2004, leading the nation with a 47.9-yard punting average. Honors on the season included numerous All-Big Ten and All-American selections. He was also a finalist for the Ray Guy Award, given annually to the nation's top punter.
As a junior in 2005, Fields handled the kickoff duties for the first four games of the season in addition to being the team's punter. He wrapped up his collegiate career with a 45.0-yard punting average as a senior.
On December 13, 2010, the Big Ten Conference instituted the Eddleman-Fields Punter of the Year award to honor Fields and Thomas "Dike" Eddleman, Illinois punter from 1946 to 1948.
During his collegiate career at Michigan State, Fields earned the following honors:
Mid-season SI.com All-American
Second-team coaches All-Big Ten
First-team Sporting News Freshman All-American
Honorable mention Rivals.com All-American
Second-team Sporting News All-American
Second-team coaches All-Big Ten
First-team Rivals.com All-American
First-team SI.com All-American
First-team Walter Camp All-American
In addition to his football accolades, Fields was an Academic All-Big Ten selection each of his four years at Michigan State.
Prior to the 2007 NFL draft, Fields was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. At his Pro Day in April, Fields measured in at 6-foot-4 7/8 and 236 pounds.