Connor Fields

Basic Info

  • Full Name: Connor Fields
  • Birthdate: October 10, 1995
  • Birthplace / Hometown: East Amherst, New York, USA
  • Nationality: American (also holds Canadian ties/dual citizenship as reported)
  • Position: Attack (field lacrosse), Forward (box / indoor lacrosse)
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height / Weight: 5 ft 11 in, around 160 lb (≈ 73 kg)
College Career — Albany Great Danes (University at Albany)
  • Connor played college lacrosse at the University at Albany from 2015 to 2018.
  • Over his college career, he scored 199 goals and added 165 assists, for a total of 364 career points. That ranks him among the top all‑time scorers in NCAA Division I history.
  • He became the all‑time leading goal scorer in Albany history.
Year‑by‑Year (Highlights)
  • 2015 (Freshman): Scored 66 goals + 22 assists = 88 points; named conference Rookie of the Year, All‑Conference First Team, and started all 19 games.
  • 2016: 44 goals + 29 assists = 73 points; earned All‑Conference honors again.
  • 2017: Breakout year — 55 goals + 62 assists = 117 points; earned top honors as America East Offensive Player of the Year, All‑American, all‑conference, etc.
  • 2018 (Senior): 34 goals + 52 assists = 86 points; named All‑American, continued high performance.
  • During his college career he was consistently among the top performers nationally — high points-per-game, goals-per-game, assists, etc.
  • He also earned multiple conference and national honors: four‑time All‑American (2015–2018), America East Offensive Player of the Year (2017 & 2018), All‑Conference First Team many times, and was widely regarded as one of the top midfield/attack players in college lacrosse during his time.
Professional Career

After college, Connor moved into pro lacrosse — both indoor (box) and outdoor (field).

Outdoor Lacrosse — Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) & Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
  • Connor was drafted in 2018 by Charlotte Hounds (MLL).
  • He now plays for Utah Archers in the Premier Lacrosse League.
  • In PLL, he has established himself as one of the league’s more dangerous attackmen.
  • He has helped Utah Archers to success — including multiple championship seasons (recent years).
Indoor / Box Lacrosse — National Lacrosse League (NLL)
  • Connor was drafted in the 2018 NLL Entry Draft by San Diego Seals (10th overall).
  • As of 2025 he plays for Rochester Knighthawks.
  • In the 2024–25 NLL season he had a standout year: recorded high scoring totals (goals + assists), ranking among top scorers in the league, and was a top candidate (finalist) for both Offensive Player of the Year and MVP.
  • He’s known for not only scoring but also contributing in loose‑balls and overall playmaking — a sign of a well-rounded offensive player.
Achievements & Highlights
  • Four‑time All‑American in college (2015–2018)
  • America East Offensive Player of the Year (2017, 2018)
  • Became one of the highest-scoring players in NCAA Division I history (364 points)
  • Successful transition to pro lacrosse (both PLL & NLL), demonstrating versatility across field and box lacrosse.
  • 2025 NLL season: Distinguished performance, finishing among league’s top scorers, with strong all‑around stats (goals, assists, loose balls), earning recognition as a top candidate for major awards.
Why Connor Fields is Notable
  • He stands out for consistent high‑level performance from college through pro career — a rare feat.
  • Equally proficient in field (outdoor) and box (indoor) lacrosse, showing versatility and adaptability.
  • His college record and scoring totals put him among the elite lacrosse players in history.
  • As a professional, he continues to impact games at the highest levels of lacrosse — scoring, playmaking, and contributing in multiple statistical categories.