Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa recalls draft-day surprise: ‘I just about passed out’

Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa recalls draft-day surprise: ‘I just about passed out’

ALLEN PARK — On Day 2 of the NFL Draft, wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa’s phone finally rang. Blissfully unaware that his hometown Detroit Lions had traded up to pick No. 70, he wasn’t sure who was on the other end. Related Articles Why first-round DL Tyleik Williams was limited on first day of Lions’ rookie minicamp Lions notebook: Rookies Tate Ratledge, Miles Frazier cross-training at multiple positions …

Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa recalls draft-day surprise: 'I just about passed out'

Friday marked the first time TeSlaa, drafted in the third round out of Arkansas, and his rookie teammates hit the practice field in Allen Park.

Lions WR Eric TeSlaa: Draft Moment Felt Meant to Be

If you needed any more reason to root for Eric TeSlaa, the Detroit Lions’ third-round pick gave it to you after his first rookie minicamp practice. Speaking to reporters on Friday in Allen Park, TeSlaa opened up about what it meant to be drafted by the team he grew up watching—and it was clear he wasn’t holding back the emotion. “I think this is where I was born to be,” TeSlaa said. He called the moment he got the draft-night call from GM Brad …