Tariq Castro-Fields Explained

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

San Francisco 49ers

Castro-Fields was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers.^[7] He was waived on August 30, 2022.^[8]

Washington Commanders

On August 31, 2022, Castro-Fields was claimed by the Washington Commanders.^[9] He was placed on injured reserve on October 21.^[10] On August 29, 2023, Castro-Fields was waived by the Commanders and re-signed to the practice squad.^{[11] [12]} He was promoted to the active roster on November 3.^[13] On August 27, 2024, Castro-Fields was waived as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2024 season.^[14] He was waived on October 1.^[16]

Philadelphia Eagles

On October 21, 2024, Castro-Fields was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.^[17]

External links

• Philadelphia Eagles bio
• Penn State Nittany Lions bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Champlin . Drew . November 28, 2016 . 4-star Tariq Castro-Fields sees himself as press corner in Alabama's defense . January 18, 2022 . AL.com.
2. News: Eilerson . Nick . February 1, 2017 . Coveted Riverdale Baptist DB Tariq Castro-Fields picks Penn State over hometown Terps . January 17, 2022 . The Washington Post.
3. Web site: McGonigal . John . January 8, 2018 . 'Sky's the limit' for Penn State CBs Lamont Wade, Tariq Castro-Fields . January 17, 2022 . Centre Daily Times.
4. Web site: Juliano . Joe . January 1, 2020 . Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields to return for his senior season . January 18, 2022 . Philadelphia Inquirer.
5. Web site: Upadhyaya . Parth . January 3, 2021 . Veteran Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields to return in 2021 . January 18, 2022 . The York Dispatch.
6. Web site: Juliano . Joe . November 17, 2021 . Second senior day walk for Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields will be special . January 18, 2022 . Philadelphia Inquirer.
7. Web site: DiPaola . Jerry . April 30, 2022 . Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields goes to the 49ers in the 6th round . May 4, 2022 . Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
8. Web site: August 30, 2022 . 49ers Announce 2022 Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline . December 11, 2022 . 49ers.com.
9. Web site: Cadeaux . Ethan . August 31, 2022 . Commanders claim two CBs off waivers, release LBs Mayo, Harris . 2023-04-08 . RSN . en.
10. Web site: October 21, 2022 . Commanders' Tariq Castro-Fields: Placed on IR . 2023-04-08 . CBSSports.com . en.
11. Web site: Selby . Zach . August 29, 2023 . Commanders release 20 players, place four on IR . 2023-09-29 . Commanders.com.
12. Web site: August 30, 2023 . Commanders sign 15 players to practice squad . 2023-09-29 . Commanders.com.
13. News: Commanders sign CB Tariq Castro-Fields, LB Jabril Cox to 53-man roster. NBCSports.com. Josh. Alper. November 3, 2023. November 5, 2023.
14. Web site: Panthers claim six new players off waivers. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. August 28, 2024.
15. Web site: Commanders release 34 players; place 3 on IR, 1 on PUP list. Commanders.com. August 27, 2024. August 27, 2024. Zach. Selby.

    Carolina Panthers

    On August 28, 2024, Castro-Fields was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.^[14]

16. Web site: Panthers waive CB Tariq Castro-Fields . Yahoo! Sports . 2024-10-01 . 2024-11-08.
17. Web site: Roster Moves: Eagles sign DB Tariq Castro-Fields to practice squad. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. October 21, 2024.