Iowa State defensive back T.J. Tampa, a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, has been drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, being the 130th pick. Tampa's impressive performance includes appearing in 46 games for the Cyclones, recording 107 tackles, 9.5 for a loss, with three interceptions and 19 pass breakups. Notably, Tampa was a First Team All-Big 12 and Associated Press Third-Team All-American in 2023.

By the Numbers
  • Tampa recorded 107 tackles, including 9.5 for a loss, with three interceptions and 19 pass breakups.
  • He allowed just one touchdown in his last 497 coverage snaps.
State of Play
  • Tampa is the third Cyclone to be selected by the Baltimore Ravens.
  • This is Iowa State's ninth draft pick since the 2021 NFL Draft, and they have had a player selected in four-straight NFL Drafts for the first time since 2006-09.
Bottom Line

T.J. Tampa, an outstanding defensive back from Iowa State, has been drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, adding to the list of successful Cyclone NFL picks and marking a significant achievement for the team.