Ravens add CB TJ Tampa to secondary

The Baltimore Ravens selected Iowa State cornerback TJ Tampa in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 130th overall.

Tampa was a projected top-100 pick before the draft. He surrendered one touchdown in 411 coverage snaps last year, according to PFF.

Baltimore adds another piece to its defensive secondary after picking cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first round.

Pre-draft profile

The Iowa State product is a physical corner who plays up to his size on pass and run plays. Tampa's top-end speed looks adequate at best, and his upright style slows him down when turning to carry with receivers. Quicker pass-catchers cause Tampa some extra issues underneath. But his ability to press and chuck at the line of scrimmage with long arms and heavy hands keeps him from being burnt often. Despite needing to play lower, Tampa has good balance, which allows him to keep up with and diagnose combination routes. He should develop into a starter in a zone scheme that lets him leverage his size and physicality.