TeSlaa, the Hudsonville native, started his collegiate career at Hillsdale before landing at Arkansas. The Lions traded three third-round picks to get him.

In a move that underscores their focus on physical traits and scheme fit, the Detroit Lions traded up in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa with the 70th overall pick. The 6-foot-4, 214-pound receiver brings elite measurables and a local connection, having grown up in Hudsonville, Michigan.