T.J. Tampa was nearly the Ravens’ third-round pick.
The Ravens ended Day 2 of the draft by taking outside linebacker Adisa Isaac in Round 3. However, DeCosta was already thinking about cornerback T.J. Tampa of Iowa State, who the Ravens took in the fourth round with pick No. 130.
Again, DeCosta got more trade offers from the Chiefs. They offered picks No. 131 (fourth round), 211 (sixth round), and a fourth-rounder in the 2025 Draft for pick No. 93. DeCosta turned it down because “We got those kind of picks already.”
“I just think Adisa has a chance to pop,” DeCosta said. “He had nine sacks this year and he was way more productive.”
Ravens Owner Steve Bisciotti encouraged DeCosta to take him.
“There’s no really no right or wrong answers[add],” DeCosta said after taking Isaac. “We could’ve taken a corner or a wideout – Tampa. For all we know Tampa might be there in the fourth round.”
DeCosta was right. He began the fourth round by taking wide receiver Devontez Walker (No. 113), then grabbed Tampa, who was expected to go much higher.
“Honestly, I think you’re going to be a steal for us,” DeCosta said when calling Tampa.
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