Signed by Tampa Bay as a college free agent on May 12, 2023.
Has appeared in 31 career games for Tampa Bay, making 14 starts and amassing 138 tackles (seven for loss), five passes defensed, three interceptions, two quarterback hits and two forced fumbles.
Has played in two postseason contests for the Buccaneers, logging six tackles.
Played 31-of-59 defensive snaps in the Week 1 victory over Washington, stepping in at the outside cornerback position due to injuries to teammates. Finished with two tackles, one pass defensed and one forced fumble.
In the Week 2 victory at Detroit, started at safety and played all 85 defensive snaps. He finished with a then-career-high 10 tackles, two passes defensed and one interception which he returned 17 yards.
Izien's interception in Week 2 marked his first of the season and the third of his career.
Per Next Gen Stats, Izien allowed a 43.1 passer rating when targeted in the Week 2 victory. He was targeted six times.
Started at safety in Week 3 vs. Denver, playing 63-of-68 defensive snaps and logging eight tackles.
In the Week 4 win over Philadelphia, started at safety and played 53-of-57 defensive snaps, finishing with three tackles.
Played 86-of-87 defensive snaps in Week 5 at Atlanta, logging seven tackles (one for loss).
Did not play in the Week 6 win at New Orleans.
In Week 7 vs. Baltimore, appeared on special teams and in a reserve capacity on defense. Played 10 defensive snaps and totaled one tackle.
Started at nickel cornerback in Week 8 vs. Atlanta, playing 57-of-62 defensive snaps and finishing with nine tackles (two for loss).
Izien's two tackles for loss in Week 8 marked his first career game with multiple tackles for loss. He became the third Buccaneers defensive back since 2005 to record multiple tackles for loss in a single game, joining teammates Antoine Winfield Jr. (five games) and Jordan Whitehead (one game).
Appeared on special teams and in a reserve capacity on defense in Week 9 at Kansas City.
In Week 10 vs. San Francisco, played 38-of-64 defensive snaps and recorded four tackles.
Played 49-of-59 defensive snaps in the Week 12 win over the New York Giants, recording a career-high-tying 10 tackles.
In the Week 13 win at Carolina, played 59-of-70 defensive snaps and tallied two tackles.
Started at nickel corner in the Week 14 win over Las Vegas, playing 65-of-67 defensive snaps alternating between safety and nickel. Finished with four tackles (one for loss). Per Next Gen Stats, was targeted twice and yielded one reception for -3 yards — good for a 56.3 opponent passer rating when targeted.
In the Week 15 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, started at safety and played 43-of-52 defensive snaps. He finished with one tackle.
Played 56-of-60 defensive snaps in Week 16 at Dallas, recording a then-career-high 13 tackles.
Was placed on Injured Reserve prior to the Week 17 win over the Carolina Panthers.
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 in indoor and outdoor track, running sprints and relays.
