Isaac TeSlaa WR Arkansas | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Isaac TeSlaa WR Arkansas
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/04/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.43 seconds (76%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 03/04/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.43 seconds (76%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 112.0 | |
| Hands: |
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92% |
| Short Receiving: |
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72% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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80% |
| Deep Threat: |
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85% |
| Blocking: |
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61% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#220
Position rank:
#29
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| College Games: 25 College Snaps: 1084 | ||
| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Nico Collins - Michigan |
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80% |
| Bryce Ford-Wheaton - West Virginia |
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77% |
| Matt Landers - Arkansas |
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76% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Born in Hudsonville, Michigan, Isaac TeSlaa turned heads at Unity Christian High School as a dual-threat quarterback who led the Crusaders to a Division 5 state championship in 2018. The multi-sport star also hoisted a basketball state title trophy during the 2018-19 season while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. TeSlaa's athletic versatility extended to track and field, where he set a school record in the long jump with a distance of 22'3.75". Despite these accomplishments, major college programs overlooked the 6'4", 214-pound athlete in the recruiting process.TeSlaa followed his father's footsteps to Hillsdale College, where he transitioned from quarterback to wide receiver. After contributing primarily on special teams as a freshman, he seized a starting role midseason and never looked back. His development accelerated dramatically over three seasons, culminating in a junior campaign where he hauled in 68 passes for 1,325 yards and 13 touchdowns across 11 games. TeSlaa recorded seven 100-yard receiving performances and earned Great Midwest American Conference Offensive Player of the Year honors, which garnered attention from Power Five programs nationwide.
The small-school standout transferred to Arkansas in 2023, choosing the Razorbacks over offers from Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, Iowa, and Wisconsin. TeSlaa started all 12 games his first season in Fayetteville, finishing second on the team with 34 receptions for 351 yards. His senior year featured flashes of brilliance, including a 120-yard performance against Texas A&M that included a 75-yard touchdown. While continuing to excel academically on the SEC Academic Honor Roll, TeSlaa showcased his athleticism at the Senior Bowl, where his reliable hands and physical play style impressed NFL scouts despite his unconventional path to the draft.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Super athletic - Made Bruce Feldman's 2023 Freak's List at #83. He Wrote: " the 6-4, 216-pound senior has impressed his new coaches. TeSlaa has displayed good strength for a wideout (a 315-pound bench) to go with terrific athleticism (38-inch vertical jump and a 10-5 broad jump) and excellent size and reliable hands." li>Creates absolute nightmares from the slot with his 6'4" frame, routinely bullying smaller nickel defenders and safeties when matched up inside
- Vice grip hands and natural ball-tracker who snatches passes away from his frame like he's plucking apples from a tree
- Uses his 39.5-inch vertical and high-point skills to become a possession receiver who turns 50/50 balls into 70/30 propositions
- Physical play strength shows up both in routes and as a blocker – drives his feet through contact and plays with genuine nastiness in the run game
- Brings surprising body control for his size, contorting mid-air to adjust to poorly thrown balls without breaking stride
- Showcases legitimate build-up speed – took the top off Texas A&M's defense with a 75-yard touchdown where he outran DBs after the catch
- Red zone weapon who understands how to use his frame to seal off defenders, particularly on back-shoulder throws near the boundary
- Plays with visible confidence and swagger that translates to his game – shows some dog in him when challenged physically
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Route tree remains underdeveloped with rounded breaks that telegraph his intentions against savvy NFL corners
- Initial acceleration lacks explosiveness – takes several steps to reach top gear which limits his separation on shorter routes
- Production at Arkansas raises questions – never topped 120 yards in a game despite his physical advantages over SEC defenders
- Shows a tendency to drift upfield before securing catches, leading to concentration drops when anticipating hits
- Struggles to disengage from physical corners who get hands on him early in his release – needs counter moves at the line
Scouting Report: Summary
TeSlaa's ceiling is significantly higher than his draft position will suggest. Teams looking for a matchup problem who can align both inside and outside should be circling his name on day three. His game translates immediately as a big slot who can punish smaller defenders over the middle while providing contested-catch skills in the red zone. The comparison that keeps flashing on tape is a poor man's Mike Evans – not as fluid or polished, but with similar physical traits and basketball-influenced ball skills.What separates TeSlaa from other big-bodied receivers is his willingness to do the dirty work. Unlike many size/speed specimens who shy away from contact, he actively seeks it as a blocker and shows no hesitation working over the middle. His best NFL fit would be with a team employing a vertical passing game that can maximize his tracking skills downfield while developing his route precision.
While he may never develop into a volume-catch WR1, TeSlaa has the physical tools and competitive mentality to carve out a career as a valuable WR3/4 who creates matchup headaches and contributes on special teams. His journey from D-II to the NFL won't be complete on draft weekend – it's just beginning.
Written By:
Bill Miller (SEC)
Isaac TeSlaa percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Isaac TeSlaa (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
200.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
25.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.