Who is Isaac TeSlaa? How Lions' rookie WR went from Division II to big role in Detroit

Billy Heyen

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The Detroit Lions have an exciting rookie wide receiver on their hands.

His name: Isaac TeSlaa. He started his college career at a Division II school, but now he's set to be a key contributor right away for the Lions.

Here's what you need to know about the blonde-haired wideout.

Who is Isaac TeSlaa?

Isaac TeSlaa is a 23-year old rookie wide receiver for the Detroit Lions.

He grew up in Michigan.

His dad played college football at Division II Hillsdale College, and that's where TeSlaa began his college career.

His only Division I offer was from FCS-level Valparaiso.

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Isaac TeSlaa college stats

TesLaa was a star in 2021 at Hillsdale with 45 catches for 698 yards and seven touchdowns.

The next year, he was a superstar: 68 catches, 1,325 yards and 13 TDs.

After that, he transferred to Arkansas.

With the Razorbacks in 2023, he had 34 catches for 351 yards.

Then in 2024, he had 28 grabs for 545 yards with some great explosiveness.

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Isaac TeSlaa 40 time

At the NFL Draft Combine, Isaac TeSlaa ran the 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds.

Isaac TeSlaa vertical jump

At the NFL Draft Combine, Isaac TeSlaa leaped a ridiculous 39.5 inches.

He's certainly got the traits to be an NFL star.

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Billy Heyen

Billy Heyen is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is a 2019 graduate of Syracuse University who has written about many sports and fantasy sports for The Sporting News. Sports reporting work has also appeared in a number of newspapers, including the Sandusky Register and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle