Coziah Izzard

Coziah Izzard
Profile
PositionDefensive tackle
Personal information
Born (2001-06-11) June 11, 2001
Columbia, Maryland, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High schoolDeMatha Catholic
(Hyattsville, Maryland)
CollegePenn State (2020–2024)
NFL draft2025: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Coziah Athens Izzard (born June 11, 2001) is an American professional football defensive tackle. He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Early life

Izzard played high school football at DeMatha Catholic where he played defensive end and fullback with the Stags football team.[1] He helped the Stags build a 12–0 record during his freshman year. In that same year, Izzard helped the Stags win the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Championship. He made All-WCAC selection four times, twice-served as team captain and was named the team's Most Valuable Player. Izzard was also a four-year letterman.[2] He was rated a four-star recruiting prospect by the 247Sports Composite and received a total of 23 athletic scholarship offers.[3]

College career

Izzard enrolled at Pennsylvania State University (Penn State). He began his true freshman season in 2020 and played in three games as a defensive tackle with the Nittany Lions. He played 51 total games from 2020 to 2024 recording career totals of seven starts, 78 tackles including 40 solo tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks and two forced fumbles.[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 2+5⁄8 in
(1.90 m)		298 lb
(135 kg)		34 in
(0.86 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 10+1⁄2 in
(2.10 m)		4.85 s1.56 s2.77 s4.52 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)		25 reps
All values from Pro Day[4][5]

Kansas City Chiefs

On May 13, 2025, Izzard signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in the wake of the 2025 NFL draft.[6] He was relegated to the practice squad following early roster cuts made on August 27, then released the next day.[7][8]

New Orleans Saints

On September 1, 2025, Izzard was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract with New Orleans on January 5, 2026.[10] On June 17, Izzard was waived by the Saints.[11]

Arizona Cardinals

On July 22, 2026, Izzard signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[12] He was waived on August 3.

Cleveland Browns

On August 4, 2026, Izzard was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.[13] He was waived on August 28.[14]

References

  1. ↑ High school football profile. HUDL.com. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Penn State Nittany Lions Profile. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  3. ↑ Recruiting Profile. 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Coziah Izzard College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Coziah Izzard RAS". RAS.Football. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  6. ↑ James, Caleb (May 13, 2025). "The Chiefs' new UDFA defensive tackle may have a chance to crack the active roster". Arrowhead Pride. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  7. ↑ Obermuller, Michael (August 29, 2025). "Chiefs Part Ways With 2 Rookies After Latest Signings: Report". Heavy.com. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Kansas City Chiefs signed the following players to the Practice Squad". Chiefs.com. August 27, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  9. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 1, 2025.
  10. ↑ "New Orleans Saints sign eight players to reserve/future contracts". NewOrleansSaints.com. January 5, 2026.
  11. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  12. ↑ Urban, Darren (July 22, 2026). "Rookie Kaleb Proctor Placed On IR, Ending His Season". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Cleveland Browns". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
  14. ↑ "Browns waive 12 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
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