Tariq Castro-Fields

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Tariq Castro-Fields
Tariq Castro-Fields SEPT2022.jpg
Castro-Fields with the Washington Commanders in 2022
No. 41 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position Cornerback
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1999-01-14) January 14, 1999 (age 27)
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro, Maryland)
College Penn State (2017–2021)
NFL draft 2022: 6th round, 221st overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 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 was rated a four-star recruit and played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions after considering offers from Maryland and Alabama. [1] He 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, Carolina Panthers, and Philadelphia Eagles.

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Early life

Castro-Fields was born on January 14, 1999, in Alexandria, Virginia, to a mother of Filipino descent and a father of African American descent. [2] He grew up in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and attended the Riverdale Baptist School. [3]

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. [4] As a junior, Castro-Fields had 52 tackles and led the team with two interceptions and eight passes broken up. [5] He played in three games during Penn State's COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, missing the rest due to injury. [6] 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. [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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)		6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)		4.38 s1.50 s2.56 s4.06 s7.05 s37.0 in
(0.94 m)		10 ft 11 in
(3.33 m)		14 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [8] [9] [10]

San Francisco 49ers

Castro-Fields was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers. [11] He was waived on August 30, 2022. [12]

Washington Commanders

On August 31, 2022, Castro-Fields was claimed by the Washington Commanders. [13] He was placed on injured reserve on October 21. [14] On August 29, 2023, Castro-Fields was waived by the Commanders and re-signed to the practice squad. [15] [16] He was promoted to the active roster on November 3. [17] On August 27, 2024, Castro-Fields was waived as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2024 season. [18]

Carolina Panthers

On August 28, 2024, Castro-Fields was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. [19] He was waived on October 1. [20]

Philadelphia Eagles

On October 21, 2024, Castro-Fields was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad. [21] He was released on December 26. [22] On December 31, the Eagles re-signed Castro-Fields to their practice squad. [23] He won a Super Bowl championship when the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 in Super Bowl LIX. [24] He signed a reserve/future contract on February 14, 2025. [25]

On August 26, 2025, Castro-Fields was waived with an injury designation by the Eagles as part of final roster cuts. [26] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 13. [27] Castro-Fields signed a reserve/future contract with Philadelphia on January 12, 2026. [28]

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ Gallen, Daniel (November 17, 2021). "'She's my rock': Penn State's Tariq Castro-Fields excited to share second Senior Day with his grandmother". PennLive.com. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Juliano, Joe (January 1, 2020). "Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields to return for his senior season". Philadelphia Inquirer . Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  6. ↑ Upadhyaya, Parth (January 3, 2021). "Veteran Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields to return in 2021". The York Dispatch . Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ "Tariq Castro-Fields Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  9. ↑ "2022 Draft Scout Tariq Castro-Fields, Penn State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Tariq Castro-Fields NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Penn State CB". BleacherReport.com. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ "49ers Announce 2022 Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline". 49ers.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  13. ↑ Cadeaux, Ethan (August 31, 2022). "Commanders claim two CBs off waivers, release LBs Mayo, Harris". RSN. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Commanders' Tariq Castro-Fields: Placed on IR". CBSSports.com. October 21, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  15. ↑ Selby, Zach (August 29, 2023). "Commanders release 20 players, place four on IR". Commanders.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Commanders sign 15 players to practice squad". Commanders.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  17. ↑ Alper, Josh (November 3, 2023). "Commanders sign CB Tariq Castro-Fields, LB Jabril Cox to 53-man roster". NBCSports.com. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  18. ↑ Selby, Zach (August 27, 2024). "Commanders release 34 players; place 3 on IR, 1 on PUP list". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  19. ↑ Gantt, Darin (August 28, 2024). "Panthers claim six new players off waivers". Panthers.com.
  20. ↑ "Panthers waive CB Tariq Castro-Fields". Yahoo! Sports. October 1, 2024. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Roster Moves: Eagles sign DB Tariq Castro-Fields to practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. October 21, 2024.
  22. ↑ McPherson, Chris (December 26, 2024). "Roster Moves: Eagles sign QB Ian Book, RB Lew Nichols to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  23. ↑ "NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/31/24". profootballrumors.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  24. ↑ Maaddi, Rob (February 10, 2025). "Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in a 40-22 rout". AP News. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Eagles sign 13 players to Reserve/Futures deals ahead of 2025 NFL free agency". Eagles Wire. USA Today. February 15, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Eagles announce their initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Eagles sign CB Tariq Castro-Fields to practice squad, release CB Eli Ricks". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. October 13, 2025.
  28. ↑ "Eagles sign 8 players to future deals". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. January 12, 2026.
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