Tariq Castro-Fields

Total tackles:	4
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tariq Castro-Fields
	Castro-Fields with the Washington Commanders in 2022
No. 46 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	January 14, 1999 (age 26); Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:	Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro, Maryland)
College:	Penn State (2017–2021)
NFL draft:	2022 / round: 6 / pick: 221
Career history
	San Francisco 49ers (2022); Washington Commanders (2022–2023); Carolina Panthers (2024); Philadelphia Eagles (2024–present);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
	Third-team All-Big Ten (2019);
Career NFL statistics as of Week 8, 2024
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	4
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tariq Quinton Castro-Fields (born January 14, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft. Castro-Fields has also played for the Washington Commanders.

Early years

Castro-Fields grew up in Upper Marlboro, Maryland and attended the Riverdale Baptist School.^[1] Castro-Fields was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Penn State after considering offers from Maryland and Alabama.^[2]

College career

Castro-Fields played in 12 games as a freshman and finished the season with 10 total tackles, three passes broken up, and one interception.^[3] As a junior, Castro-Fields had 52 tackles and led the team with two interceptions and eight passes broken up.^[4] He played in three games during Penn State's COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, missing the rest due to injury.^[5] Castro-Fields decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and return to Penn State for a fifth season.^[6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 0+5⁄8 in (1.84 m)	197 lb (89 kg)	30+3⁄4 in (0.78 m)	8+3⁄4 in (0.22 m)	4.38 s	1.50 s	2.56 s	4.06 s	7.05 s	37.0 in (0.94 m)	10 ft 11 in (3.33 m)	14 reps
Sources:^[7]^[8]

San Francisco 49ers

Castro-Fields was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers.^[9] He was waived on August 30, 2022.^[10]

Washington Commanders

On August 31, 2022, Castro-Fields was claimed by the Washington Commanders.^[11] He was placed on injured reserve on October 21.^[12] On August 29, 2023, Castro-Fields was waived by the Commanders and re-signed to the practice squad.^[13]^[14] He was promoted to the active roster on November 3.^[15] On August 27, 2024, Castro-Fields was waived as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2024 season.^[16]

Carolina Panthers

On August 28, 2024, Castro-Fields was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.^[17] He was waived on October 1.^[18]

Philadelphia Eagles

On October 21, 2024, Castro-Fields was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.^[19] He was released on December 26.^[20] On December 31, the Eagles re-signed Castro-Fields to their practice squad.^[21]

References

^ Champlin, Drew (November 28, 2016). "4-star Tariq Castro-Fields sees himself as press corner in Alabama's defense". AL.com. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
^ Eilerson, Nick (February 1, 2017). "Coveted Riverdale Baptist DB Tariq Castro-Fields picks Penn State over hometown Terps". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
^ McGonigal, John (January 8, 2018). "'Sky's the limit' for Penn State CBs Lamont Wade, Tariq Castro-Fields". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
^ Juliano, Joe (January 1, 2020). "Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields to return for his senior season". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
^ Upadhyaya, Parth (January 3, 2021). "Veteran Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields to return in 2021". The York Dispatch. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
^ Juliano, Joe (November 17, 2021). "Second senior day walk for Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields will be special". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
^ "Tariq Castro-Fields Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
^ "2022 Draft Scout Tariq Castro-Fields, Penn State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
^ DiPaola, Jerry (April 30, 2022). "Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields goes to the 49ers in the 6th round". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
^ "49ers Announce 2022 Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline". 49ers.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
^ Cadeaux, Ethan (August 31, 2022). "Commanders claim two CBs off waivers, release LBs Mayo, Harris". RSN. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
^ "Commanders' Tariq Castro-Fields: Placed on IR". CBSSports.com. October 21, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
^ Selby, Zach (August 29, 2023). "Commanders release 20 players, place four on IR". Commanders.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
^ "Commanders sign 15 players to practice squad". Commanders.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
^ Alper, Josh (November 3, 2023). "Commanders sign CB Tariq Castro-Fields, LB Jabril Cox to 53-man roster". NBCSports.com. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
^ Selby, Zach (August 27, 2024). "Commanders release 34 players; place 3 on IR, 1 on PUP list". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
^ Gantt, Darin (August 28, 2024). "Panthers claim six new players off waivers". Panthers.com.
^ "Panthers waive CB Tariq Castro-Fields". Yahoo! Sports. October 1, 2024. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
^ "Roster Moves: Eagles sign DB Tariq Castro-Fields to practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. October 21, 2024.
^ McPherson, Chris (December 26, 2024). "Roster Moves: Eagles sign QB Ian Book, RB Lew Nichols to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
^ "NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/31/24". profootballrumors.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025.

External links

[1] Champlin, Drew (November 28, 2016). "4-star Tariq Castro-Fields sees himself as press corner in Alabama's defense". AL.com. Retrieved January 18, 2022.

[2] Eilerson, Nick (February 1, 2017). "Coveted Riverdale Baptist DB Tariq Castro-Fields picks Penn State over hometown Terps". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 17, 2022.

[3] McGonigal, John (January 8, 2018). "'Sky's the limit' for Penn State CBs Lamont Wade, Tariq Castro-Fields". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved January 17, 2022.

[4] Juliano, Joe (January 1, 2020). "Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields to return for his senior season". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 18, 2022.

[5] Upadhyaya, Parth (January 3, 2021). "Veteran Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields to return in 2021". The York Dispatch. Retrieved January 18, 2022.

[6] Juliano, Joe (November 17, 2021). "Second senior day walk for Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields will be special". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 18, 2022.

[7] "Tariq Castro-Fields Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 27, 2022.

[8] "2022 Draft Scout Tariq Castro-Fields, Penn State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved August 27, 2022.

[9] DiPaola, Jerry (April 30, 2022). "Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields goes to the 49ers in the 6th round". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved May 4, 2022.

[10] "49ers Announce 2022 Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline". 49ers.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved December 11, 2022.

[11] Cadeaux, Ethan (August 31, 2022). "Commanders claim two CBs off waivers, release LBs Mayo, Harris". RSN. Retrieved April 8, 2023.

[12] "Commanders' Tariq Castro-Fields: Placed on IR". CBSSports.com. October 21, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2023.

[13] Selby, Zach (August 29, 2023). "Commanders release 20 players, place four on IR". Commanders.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.

[14] "Commanders sign 15 players to practice squad". Commanders.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.

[15] Alper, Josh (November 3, 2023). "Commanders sign CB Tariq Castro-Fields, LB Jabril Cox to 53-man roster". NBCSports.com. Retrieved November 5, 2023.

[16] Selby, Zach (August 27, 2024). "Commanders release 34 players; place 3 on IR, 1 on PUP list". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.

[17] Gantt, Darin (August 28, 2024). "Panthers claim six new players off waivers". Panthers.com.

[s367-18] "Panthers waive CB Tariq Castro-Fields". Yahoo! Sports. October 1, 2024. Retrieved November 8, 2024.

[19] "Roster Moves: Eagles sign DB Tariq Castro-Fields to practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. October 21, 2024.

[20] McPherson, Chris (December 26, 2024). "Roster Moves: Eagles sign QB Ian Book, RB Lew Nichols to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.

[21] "NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/31/24". profootballrumors.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025.

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