T.J. Tampa projected as first round pick going into NFL Combine

[Connor_Ferguson]

T.J. Tampa is projected as a first round draft pick going into this weekend's NFL Combine.

T.J. Tampa projected in first round ahead of weekend's NFL Combine

Thursday afternoon marks the start of the 2024 NFL Combine and former Iowa State cornerback T.J. Tampa will be participating. With the NFL Draft two months away, ESPN’s NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. projects Tampa going No. 29 overall to the Detroit Lions. It would mark the first time ever that

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[clonedude]

T.J. Tampa is projected as a first round draft pick going into this weekend's NFL Combine.

T.J. Tampa projected in first round ahead of weekend's NFL Combine

Thursday afternoon marks the start of the 2024 NFL Combine and former Iowa State cornerback T.J. Tampa will be participating. With the NFL Draft two months away, ESPN’s NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. projects Tampa going No. 29 overall to the Detroit Lions. It would mark the first time ever that

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That would be awesome for him, but I still think he’s a 2nd or 3rd round talent. But maybe he’ll be the perfect fit for some team in round 1…. that would be great!

 

[CloneFanInKC]

Would love for TJ to be a R1 pick.

Interestingly Detroit is rumored by media outlets to be a landing spot for the Chiefs LJ Sneed if the Chiefs trade him.

 

[Drew0311]

That would be awesome for him, but I still think he’s a 2nd or 3rd round talent. But maybe he’ll be the perfect fit for some team in round 1…. that would be great!

Ill trust the GM's on that. I have been off on so many "I think this guy is better or worse" Type situations in pro sports.

 

[clone2024]

That would be awesome for him, but I still think he’s a 2nd or 3rd round talent. But maybe he’ll be the perfect fit for some team in round 1…. that would be great!

Why do you say that? Have you not watched him? You are the expert though!

 

[CychiatricWard]

That would be awesome for him, but I still think he’s a 2nd or 3rd round talent. But maybe he’ll be the perfect fit for some team in round 1…. that would be great!

Why do you think he’s a 2nd or 3rd round pick?

 

[NetflixAndClone]

Iowa state with back-to-back first round draft picks?

 

[tzjung]

Link to Kiper's Mock Draft:

Kiper's new 2024 mock draft: Four QBs in the top 12? Why it shouldn't surprise you

Which teams could target quarterbacks in April's draft? Which might be eyeing a deep wide receiver class? Mel Kiper updates his Round 1 predictions.

www.espn.com

Edit: I should note that Cooper and TJ are both listed as 1st rounders here.

 

[4theCYcle]

That would be awesome for him, but I still think he’s a 2nd or 3rd round talent. But maybe he’ll be the perfect fit for some team in round 1…. that would be great!

I've seen several mocks with late 1st round landing spots, my packers as 1. I think the combine could help him. GB needs S/CB so I've seen his name along with Nubin, Rakestraw, Dejean.

 

[mkadl]

Thank You T.J. Tampa.

 

[clonedude]

Why do you say that? Have you not watched him? You are the expert though!

I can't have an opinion on a fan site where you're supposed to share your opinions? Crazy!

 

[FerShizzle]

the niner gang have a need at DB, but their first round pick is ear marked for the OL.

 

[hurdleisu24]

I enjoy using this website as it compiles all of the mock drafts out there. Interesting to see so many having him go to Detroit before Kiper put his out there.

T.J. Tampa Draft Profile 2024 | NFL Mock Draft Database

Tracking where T.J. Tampa could be drafted in the 2024 NFL mock draft.

www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com

 

[clonedude]

I enjoy using this website as it compiles all of the mock drafts out there. Interesting to see so many having him go to Detroit before Kiper put his out there.

T.J. Tampa Draft Profile 2024 | NFL Mock Draft Database

Tracking where T.J. Tampa could be drafted in the 2024 NFL mock draft.

www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com

Yeah... I'm nuts for saying he's most likely a 2nd - 3rd rd talent. The above says I'm right on the money.

I said I'll be thrilled for him if he goes in round 1... and I hope he does. But I'm going to give my honest opinion on things folks.

 

[Aclone]

I can't have an opinion on a fan site where you're supposed to share your opinions? Crazy!

All you had to do was answer the question, rather than start whining.

I’ll repeat it for you. Why do you think he’s only a second or third round pick?

 

[RING4CY]

Manifesting TJ to the 49ers at the end of the first round.

 

[CycloneVet]

I would laugh my ass off if he was picked ahead of DeJean

 

[clonedude]

All you had to do was answer the question, rather than start whining.

I’ll repeat it for you. Why do you think he’s only a second or third round pick?

Just from watching him play at ISU for 4 years. I'm not a NFL Pro scout... I don't analyze how well he turns his hips or whatever it is they all look at. I know he can jump, which does help a lot, but that's all about timing your jump in coverage.

All I'm saying is... from watching him play for quite a while at ISU... his coverage skills overall to me look like a 2nd or 3rd round NLF cornerback talent. I don't know that he can be a shut down corner at the NFL level... but he can probably be a starter. Shut down corners get drafted in the the 1st round.

 

[clonedude]

I would laugh my ass off if he was picked ahead of DeJean

I would too, but I really doubt we'll see that happen.

But I also don't think they will be playing the same position in the NFL either. DeJean has safety written all over him IMO. Or the STAR position... whatever they call that in the NFL?

 

[Stormin]

That would be awesome for him, but I still think he’s a 2nd or 3rd round talent. But maybe he’ll be the perfect fit for some team in round 1…. that would be great!

6’2” corner with great cover skills. And you think that is 3rd round talent?

2nd round at latest