Tariq. Quinton Castro-Fields, a cornerback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League, was born on January 14, 1999. At Penn State, he played collegiate football.
Castro-Fields was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft; however, he was cut before the season began and was picked up by Washington off of waivers.
Castro-Fields attended Riverdale Baptist School while growing up in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. After weighing offers from Maryland and Alabama, Castro-Fields decided to play collegiate football at Penn State and was given a four-star recruiting rating.
Castro-Fields participated in 12 games as a freshman and recorded 10 total tackles, three passes intercepted, and three passes were broken up for the year. As a junior, Castro-Fields led the team with two interceptions and eight passes disallowed while recording 52 tackles.
How Good Is Tariq Castro-Fields?
Castro-Fields does effectively in the press because of his quick feet and above-average lateral movement. He immediately aligns himself with downfield receivers by using his hands and length.
In spite of having a below-average arm length, the 6-foot-1 Castro-Fields ran a 4.38 40-yard dash and 1.50 10-yard split at the NFL Scouting Combine, putting him in at least the 85th percentile of cornerbacks in both measurements (26th percentile).
What Happened To Tariq Castro-Fields?
The San Francisco 49ers selected Castro-Fields in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was released on August 30, 2022.
Castro-Fields was seized by the Washington Commanders on August 31, 2022. On October 21, he was put on injured reserve.