The 2024 NFL Draft is shaping up to be a strong draft class, highlighted by some terrific linemen and linebackers. While the class of cornerbacks isn’t as strong as last year, former Iowa State Cyclones cornerback TJ Tampa is looking like a very strong draft prospect.
We know he is likely going to hear his name announced in the first round, but who is going to draft Tampa? There seem to be several teams interested and in the mix. Below, we will give a TJ Tampa draft projection from many industry experts, as well as look at a TJ Tampa draft profile and scouting report.
TJ Tampa NFL Draft Profile 2024
TJ Tampa
Position: CB
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 189 lbs
Age: 22
College: Iowa State Cyclones
TJ Tampa Stats 2023
- Games: 12
- Coverage Snaps: 411
- Rec/Tgt: 25/49
- Yards Allowed: 240
- Passer Rating: 54.8
TJ Tampa Highlights
When is the 2024 NFL Draft?
The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 25, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Only Round 1 will take place on Thursday. Rounds 2-3 will take place on April 26th, with the remaining four rounds wrapping up on Sunday, Apil 27th. There will be 257 players selected across the seven rounds, with many more getting phone calls immediately afterward.
TJ Tampa Combine Results
To the disappointment of many, TJ Tampa did not participate in the 2024 NFL Combine. We know his draft projection is fairly set, so there wasn’t much pressure for him to participate in the drills. Tampa stated he was dealing with a minor hamstring issue and he wanted to be careful not to aggravate the injury. He did mention that he would participate in Iowa State’s pro day.
At Iowa State’s pro day, Tampa ran the 40-yard dash at 4.52 and 4.55 seconds.
TJ Tampa Scouting Report
Strengths
TJ Tampa is a solid cornerback who excels playing press man coverage. He is solid at jamming receivers on the line and is able to shadow them off the break due to getting them off their route. He can be physical when needed in run support as well. Tampa also has good instincts and has shown he’s able to pick up on trick plays almost immediately. He has shown strength in zone coverage as well as man-to-man.
Weaknesses
The biggest weakness for Tampa is that he doesn’t have the top speed needed to keep up with the speedsters in the NFL vertically. Although he is more than willing to help out, his tackling in run support could be better. In addition to that, he can often get shaken by better route runners and can be late driving on routes. He was solid in man coverage in college, but with his lack of speed, he would fit best in a zone scheme where he is not asked to stick to receivers.
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TJ Tampa Draft Projection | Expert 2024 NFL Mock Draft Projections
These TJ Tampa mock draft projection picks can be found on the 2024 NFL Mock Drafts from CBS Sports and Sporting News.
| SOURCE | TEAM | RD | PK |
| CBS Sports | Ravens | 2 | 62 |
| Sporting News | Texans | 2 | 42 |
2024 NFL Draft Order | First Round
TJ Tampa is expected to be drafted in the late first round or second round of the draft, but which team will take him? Here is the 2024 NFL Draft order for the first round of action.
- Chicago Bears (via CAR)
- Washington Commanders
- New England Patriots
- Arizona Cardinals
- Los Angeles Chargers
- New York Giants
- Tennessee Titans
- Atlanta Falcons
- Chicago Bears
- New York Jets
- Minnesota Vikings
- Denver Broncos
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New Orleans Saints
- Indianapolis Colts
- Seattle Seahawks
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Los Angeles Rams
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Miami Dolphins
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Minnesota Vikings (via CLE)
- Dallas Cowboys
- Green Bay Packers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Arizona Cardinals (via HOU)
- Buffalo Bills
- Detroit Lions
- Baltimore Ravens
- San Francisco 49ers
- Kansas City Chiefs
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