Articles Tagged: T.J. Tampa

The former Cyclone standout was the 16th cornerback picked in last week’s NFL Draft.

The Cyclones have had at least one player drafted in four consecutive years.

Iowa’s Cooper DeJean is a projected first-round pick, and Iowa State’s T.J. Tampa is a projected second-rounder. After that, there is little consensus about prospects from Iowa, Iowa State and UNI.

Kiper thinks the cornerback has all the tools to make it in the NFL and should be rated higher in the draft

As prospects look forward to their pro days, here is a look at where the four Iowa, one Iowa State and one ex-Iowa players invited to the combine stand after their week in Indianapolis.

Iowa State cornerback T.J. Tampa has no shortage of confidence as he prepares for the NFL Draft.

Logan Lee, who is ranked 137th overall by Pro Football Focus, is among the prospects from Iowa or Iowa State who could further help his case at the 2024 NFL Combine.

Texas’ pair of elite wide receivers don’t evince fear from time-tested senior T.J. Tampa. The Iowa State cornerback is one of several top NFL prospects at his position and he didn’t ascend to such a lofty perch by being nervous.

Beau Freyler — an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection as a freshman and a sophomore — ranked second on the Iowa State team in tackles last season with 68. He also notched his first career interception while forcing a fumble, so he’s a hard-hitting disruptor capable of making game-changing plays.

Senior cornerback T.J. Tampa could have played college football at Georgia and could have gone to the NFL after last season. He likes Iowa State, which is a good thing for the Cyclones.