The Lions traded up twice on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, using their second move to go up 32 spots in Round 3 and grab TeSlaa, a wide receiver from Arkansas who grew up in Hudsonville and has been a fan of the Lions since he was in diapers.

The Lions traded up to take Georgia guard Tate Ratledge after moving up to the 57th overall pick. Then they went right back to work, trading with the Jacksonville Jaguars to take Michigan native, former Hillsdale standout and Arkansas receiver Isaac TeSlaa at 70th in the third round.

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.