AMES — Iowa State senior defensive back T.J. Tampa has been named an Associated Press All-American. The St. Petersburg, Fla., native was named to the third team, marking the seventh consecutive season the Cyclones have had an All-America player on their roster.

Tampa, who earned first-team All-Big 12 honors from the coaches and media, was a lockdown cornerback for the Cyclones this season. He finished with 44 tackles to go along with two interceptions and seven pass breakups, while allowing just one touchdown in 414 coverage snaps.