T.j. Tampa

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		24	1	2	33
2025		17	1	2	29
2024		7	0	0	4

Updated Jun 17, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Spotrac flags T.J. Tampa's contract as a market-rate deal; FanVerdicts grades it D+ Contract Value Index because the production-to-pay ratio shakes out accordingly. On a rookie scale contract worth $1.18M AAV over four years, Tampa is exactly where you'd expect a fourth-round pick to land financially—the deal itself isn't overpaying him, but his 2025 season output of 29 tackles and 1 INT across 17 games doesn't justify even that modest outlay on a per-snap basis. At 24 years old and just two seasons into his NFL career, Tampa remains a depth cornerback executing his assignment rather than a starter creating splash plays; the Ravens' own roster moves this offseason—adding veteran defensive backs and signing multiple defensive contributors—signal that the organization views him as a complementary piece, not a cornerstone solution. The CVI grade reflects the hard truth: you're paying market rate for replacement-level production, which is the definition of neutral value. Media framing around Tampa emphasizes reliability and steady improvement, painting him as a professional depth contributor with "quiet respect" rather than an emerging playmaker—a characterization that matches a D+ grade to the dollar. His four-year rookie contract carries minimal cap risk, but the fact remains that his actual snaps and impact haven't yet validated even a bargain-bin investment, leaving him in a holding pattern as a solid reserve option rather than a value-creation candidate.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where T.j.'s contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Snap share and per-play impact line up to a D performance grade for T.J. Tampa. The second-year cornerback is operating well below the elite and franchise-caliber tier, sitting squarely in the below-average range for a starting NFL corner—a realistic assessment for a fourth-round pick still establishing his footing in a competitive secondary. His 2025 season stat line of 29 tackles and 1 INT across 17 games shows he's durable enough to see consistent action, but those counting stats reveal the core issue: he's not generating the per-snap impact or coverage consistency that would elevate him from a depth contributor to a reliable starter. The interception represents a bright spot and suggests moments of playmaking instinct, yet tackle volume without corresponding pass deflections or forced incompletions indicates he's often reacting rather than dictating on the perimeter. The Ravens' offseason moves—adding veteran defensive backs and defensive line reinforcements—suggest Baltimore views Tampa as a solid rotational piece with professional development potential rather than a cornerstone, which aligns with media framing of him as a dependable reserve rather than an emerging star. At 24 and still on his rookie scale deal, Tampa has time to grow, but his D-grade performance marks him as a player who needs marked improvement in coverage technique and reactive speed to avoid becoming a perpetual backup.

How T.j. Compares at the Position

T.j. Tampa ranks 239th of 270 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots T.j. between Corey Thornton (D) just ahead and Art Green (D) just behind.

Current Sentiment

T.J. Tampa earns a B- sentiment grade, reflecting the steady but unremarkable media coverage surrounding the Ravens cornerback. The Baltimore defensive back is receiving understated positive coverage that emphasizes his reliability as a complementary piece in the secondary, with narratives focusing on his consistent improvement and professional development rather than any star potential. His first career interception and contributions to game-winning performances have generated modest acclaim, but the coverage remains functionally neutral—neither celebrating breakthrough moments nor questioning his abilities. At just two years into his NFL career on a modest contract, media and fan perception appears cautiously optimistic about Tampa's trajectory as a dependable depth contributor. The Ravens' apparent satisfaction with their cornerback depth, without any urgency to upgrade the position, suggests Tampa is viewed as a solid rotational piece with professional upside rather than a liability or emerging playmaker. This B- grade captures the essence of a young player who's doing enough to maintain his roster spot and earn quiet respect, but lacks the visibility or standout statistics needed to generate significant buzz in a competitive secondary.