The Baltimore Ravens selected cornerback T.J. Tampa from Iowa State with the 130th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Tampa, known for his technique and physicality, allowed only one touchdown in nearly 400 coverage snaps last season. Despite concerns about his speed and tackling, Tampa was considered a valuable pick, especially after being ranked as the eighth-best cornerback and the 49th overall player by The Athletic's Dane Brugler. Standing at 6-foot and weighing 194 pounds, Tampa has accumulated 24 career pass breakups. Describing his play style, Tampa considers himself 'confident, physical, and persistent.' The Ravens prioritized defense in their draft strategy, taking two cornerbacks within their first five picks. Tampa's selection reflects the team's ongoing commitment to strengthening their secondary.
T.J. Tampa is (at least) the 16th #NFLdraft pick out of Pinellas County's Lakewood High. https://t.co/bW4H1IQxxn
TJ Tampa is off the board and is going to Ravens
T.J. Tampa to the Ravens at 130.
Baltimore knows a thing or two about scouting CBs...TJ Tampa at the end of the 4th will be one of the best picks of day 3
TJ Tampa was a serious target for the #Cowboys btw. He goes to the Ravens at 130.
BREAKING: #Ravens are drafting CB TJ Tampa with pick 130 https://t.co/NMdfKw9YSp
With their second 4th-round pick (No. 130), Ravens select Iowa State CB T.J. Tampa. So, Ravens take 2 CBs with first 5 picks. He allowed only 1 TD on nearly 400 coverage snaps. When asked for three words to describe his game, Tampa replied “confident, physical and persistent.”
TJ Tampa is my CB11. Technique player with a clean backpedal. Rarely lets WRs get behind him. Good jam don't the line. Not a speedster. Tackling is suspect at times. Struggles if he is put on an island. Upside corner for the #Ravens #HallamAnalysis
The Athletic draft analyst @dpbrugler had T.J. Tampa as the eighth best corner in this draft and his 49th overall player. Ravens took him at 130. He's 6-foot, 194 pounds. Had 24 career pass breakups. https://t.co/U4OWDdp3Zm
Ravens select Iowa State DB T.J. Tampa with No. 130 overall pick of 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/ko6JxobZde https://t.co/ERQDFK113K
Ravens take Iowa State CB T.J. Tampa, who was considered one of the better players available and expected to go off board on Day 2.
Baltimore Selects CB T.J. Tampa 130th Overall 🟣 1 TD Allowed in 2023 (411 Coverage Snaps) https://t.co/vxnhjygqsh
Can’t say how disappointed I am in the Bucs for passing over TJ Tampa
TJ Tampa is my CB11. Technique player with a clean backpedal. Rarely lets WRs get behind him. Good jam don't the line. Not a speedster. Tackling is suspect at times. Struggles if he is put on an island. Upside corner for the #Packers #HallamAnalysis