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Tariq Castro-Fields
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Castro-Fields with the Washington Commanders in 2022
Personal information
Born: (1999-01-14) 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)
Position:Cornerback
NFL draft:2022 / round: 6 / pick: 221
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tariq Quinton Castro-Fields (born January 14, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

References

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  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.
  18. ^ "Panthers waive CB Tariq Castro-Fields". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
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