Signed by Tampa Bay as a college free agent on May 12, 2023.
Made his NFL debut in the Week 1 win at Minnesota, logging 36 snaps, primarily at nickel corner, and finishing with three tackles, one interception and one pass defensed.
Intercepted a Kirk Cousins pass attempt to K.J. Osborn on the goal line in Week 1, marking the sixth time in franchise history that a player recorded an interception in their first career game, and the first time since 2010.
With his interception in Week 1, Izien became the first undrafted Buccaneers rookie to interception a pass in a Week 1 NFL debut since Cecil Johnson did so in 1977 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Logged 40 defensive snaps in the Week 2 victory over Chicago, finishing with four tackles (one for loss), one interception and one pass defensed.
In Week 2 vs. Chicago, Izien became the fourth undrafted player since 1967 with an interception in each of his first two career games, joining Robert Lester in 2013, Ray Isom in 1987, and Bernard Wilson in 1979.
In Week 3 vs. Philadelphia, played 38- of-78 defensive snaps, finishing with six tackles. Also appeared on nine special teams snaps, logging two special teams tackles.
Made his first career start in the Week 4 victory at New Orleans, playing 47-of- 65 defensive snaps. Finished with six tackles.
Played 37-of-70 defensive snaps in Week 6 vs. Detroit, adding 13 special teams snaps. Recorded five tackles.
In Week 7 vs. Atlanta, played 23-of- 65 defensive snaps and finished with three tackles.
Started at nickel in Week 8 at Buffalo, playing 63-of-69 defensive snaps and recording two tackles.
In Week 9 at Houston, played 46-of-72 defensive snaps and finished with two tackles (one for loss).
In the Week 10 victory over Tennessee, played 42-of-63 defensive snaps and finished with two tackles and one quarterback hit.
Played 21-of-60 defensive snaps in Week 11 at San Francisco, finishing with one tackle.
Started in Week 12 at Indianapolis and played 56-of-73 defensive snaps, finishing with five tackles.
In the Week 13 victory over Carolina, started and played 62-of-72 defensive snaps, finishing with five tackles and one forced fumbles. His five solo tackles tied a then-season-high, and his forced fumble marked the first of his career.
In the Week 14 victory over Atlanta, played 34-of-72 defensive snaps and finished with two tackles.
Played 47-of-60 defensive snaps in the Week 15 victory at Green Bay, finishing with six tackles (one for loss), and one quarterback hit.
In the Week 16 victory over Jacksonville, played 63-of-66 defensive snaps and finished with six tackles.
Played 39-of-70 defensive snaps and recorded three tackles in Week 17 vs. New Orleans.
In the Week 18 victory at Carolina, played 24-of-52 snaps and recorded two tackles. Contributed to a defense that recorded Tampa Bay's first shutout since Nov. 21, 2010 at San Francisco.
In the Wild Card round victory over Philadelphia, appeared in a reserve capacity on defense and finished with two tackles. Contributed to a defense that helped produce the largest yardage differential in a postseason contest in franchise history (+150).
In the Divisional round contest at Detroit, played 31-of-73 defensive snaps and fniished with four tackles.
Appeared in 46 games across four seasons (2019-2022) at Rutgers University, tallying 303 tackles, 15 pass defensed, 1.5 sacks, four interceptions, and three fumble recoveries.
Started all 12 games his redshirt senior season (2022) amassing 84 tackles, four passes defensed, and 1.5 sacks. Blocked a punt in the home opener versus Wagner (9/10).
Started all 13 games his redshirt junior season (2021) amassing 75 tackles and four passes defensed.
Started all nine games his redshirt sophomore year (2020), recorded 66 tackles, four passes defensed, four interceptions, and three fumble recoveries.
Played in all 12 games with seven starts his redshirt freshman year (2019) totaling 78 tackles and three passes defensed. Tied for the team lead with 27 tackles against the pass and led the team in tackles four different games.
Redshirted his freshman year (2018).
Attended Erasmus Hall High School (Brooklyn, NY).
Played cornerback and wide receiver for Erasmus. Had back-to-back punt return touchdowns in games against DeWitt Clinton and Fort Hamilton.
Named All-City, All-Conference and Defensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2017 by the New York City Football Coaches Association.
Also competed indoor and outdoor track, running sprints and relays.
