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Tariq Castro-Fields

Castro-Fields with the Washington Commanders in 2022

No. 46 – Philadelphia Eagles

Position:

Cornerback

Personal information

Born:

January 14, 1999 (age 25)
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

* 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:	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]

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.

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v t e San Francisco 49ers 2022 NFL draft selections
Drake Jackson Ty Davis-Price Danny Gray Spencer Burford Samuel Womack Nick Zakelj Kalia Davis Tariq Castro-Fields Brock Purdy

v t e Philadelphia Eagles roster
Active	0 Bryce Huff 1 Jalen Hurts 2 Darius Slay 3 Nolan Smith 4 Jake Elliott 6 DeVonta Smith 7 Kenny Pickett 8 C. J. Gardner-Johnson 10 Braden Mann 11 A. J. Brown 14 Kenneth Gainwell 16 Tanner McKee 17 Nakobe Dean 19 Josh Sweat 21 Sydney Brown 22 Kelee Ringo 23 Eli Ricks 26 Saquon Barkley 27 Quinyon Mitchell 28 Will Shipley 29 Avonte Maddox 32 Reed Blankenship 33 Cooper DeJean 34 Isaiah Rodgers 36 Tristin McCollum 42 Oren Burks 49 Rick Lovato 51 Cam Jurgens 53 Zack Baun 54 Jeremiah Trotter Jr. 55 Brandon Graham 56 Tyler Steen 57 Ben VanSumeren 58 Jalyx Hunt 59 Thomas Booker 61 Nick Gates 65 Lane Johnson 68 Jordan Mailata 69 Landon Dickerson 72 Darian Kinnard 74 Fred Johnson 75 Jack Driscoll 77 Mekhi Becton 79 Trevor Keegan 81 Grant Calcaterra 82 Ainias Smith 83 Jahan Dotson 88 Dallas Goedert 89 Johnny Wilson 90 Jordan Davis 93 Milton Williams 97 Moro Ojomo 98 Jalen Carter
Practice squad	30 Parry Nickerson 31 Andre' Sam 35 Ty Davis-Price 38 John Ross (Inj.) 39 A. J. Woods 41 Danny Gray 43 Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint 46 Tariq Castro-Fields 47 C. J. Uzomah 48 David Anenih 52 Dallas Gant 64 Brett Toth 67 Laekin Vakalahi (Int.) 78 Tarron Jackson 80 Parris Campbell 84 E. J. Jenkins 86 Kyle Philips 96 Gabe Hall
Reserve lists	18 Britain Covey (IR) 24 James Bradberry (IR) 73 Le'Raven Clark (IR) 94 Byron Young (IR)