There could be some good things ahead for Lions second-year receiver Isaac TeSlaa.
A third-round pick last season, TeSlaa had some strong moments as a rookie, making six touchdown receptions — including some impressive circus catches.
With a full season under TeSlaa’s belt, head coach Dan Campbell said on Tuesday that the young wideout has put together a strong offseason.
“His growth took off and he did — he got a little bit better every week,” Campbell said in his press conference. “He became, I would tell you, by the end of the year, we had a lot of trust in. We believed he could do a lot of jobs. He’s just steady. He’s steady, he’s consistent for a young guy, doesn’t get frazzled. And I mean this as a compliment, what he’s done out here in the spring — Phase II, OTAs, all that — it’s just been very [steady]. There’s been nothing flashy about it. And that’s a good thing.
“He is just consistent and where we expected him to be at this point, this time for Year 2, is exactly where we want him — and I’d say probably even a little bit more, man. You’re impressed. He feels like a veteran right now.”
TeSlaa finished his rookie season with 16 receptions for 239 yards with six touchdowns. He was third on the team in TD receptions behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.
