C.E. "Big House" Gaines Hall of Fame
Carlos Lamont Fields Jr., a native of Henderson, North Carolina, was born on October 3, 1990, to Carlos Fields Sr. and Sheila Seward-Kearney. A standout three-sport athlete at Northern Vance High School, he led the Vikings to a Mid-State Conference
Championship and earned Defensive Player of the Year honors.atWinston-Salem State University, Carlos was a four-year starter and one of the most accomplished defensive players in program history. He helped lead the Rams to NCAA Division II National Championship appearance in 2012, compiling a 45-6 career record and winning two CIAA Conference Championships. His accolades include CIAA twotime Defensive Player of the Year, two-time AFCA/HBCU All-American, and selection to the NCAA Division II All-Decade Team (2010–2020). He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Winston-Salem State.
After continuing his four year football career in the NFL, Carlos transitioned into coaching and now serves as Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach at Virginia State University. A proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., he is dedicated to leadership, service, and mentorship. Carlos and his wife, Tazjanne “Taz” Fields, are proud parents to Carlos III, Carrigan, and Carsyn
