WR ISAAC TESLAA, THIRD ROUND, NO. 70
Statistical impact: 17 games (3 starts), 16 rec., 239 yards, 14.9 avg., 6 TD
2026 outlook: TeSlaa didn’t make a lot of catches but the catches he did make were impact plays. He finished with six touchdowns. TeSlaa will be the third in what’s expected to be a nice receiving trio next season with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.
Quotable: “I’m very happy with how things went this season for me personally,” TeSlaa said. “Obviously, so many things I can work on. I just had my exit meeting with (assistant head coach/wide receivers coach) Scottie (Montgomery) and he said the biggest thing is just quickness and separation, adding just a little bit more to my game will really help.”
Twentyman: Out of all of Detroit’s first-year players, TeSlaa grew more than anyone from the beginning of the year to the end. He was averaging nearly 30 reps a game the last two months of the season and he’ll enter 2026 with quarterback Jared Goff having a lot of confidence throwing the ball to him. Between St. Brown’s hands, Williams’ speed and TeSlaa’s frame, it’s a versatile top three at receiver for the Lions next season with a chance to be really productive under new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing.
G MILES FRAZIER, FIFTH ROUND, NO. 171
Statistical impact: 5 games, 2 penalties, 5 pressures, 0 sacks
2026 outlook: Frazier dealt with a knee injury suffered in OTAs that prevented him from taking part in training camp and the first half of the season. That’s a tough start for a first-year player as those training camp reps are invaluable for young players. Frazier put in the work to get back and got himself into the lineup five games later in the year where he showed some promise. The Lions touted his versatility to play both guard and tackle when they drafted him, and he took practice reps at guard and tackle in practice during the season.
Quotable: “Wherever they need me, I’m ready,” Frazier said. “I think it’s a big asset because that’s what I did in college, too. I’m willing to play whatever. Wherever the team needs me and whatever coach Campbell needs me, I’m ready.”
Twentyman: It will be interesting to see if they work him in at tackle at all this offseason or if they’ll put him at left guard and have him compete with Christian Mahogany for a starting spot there. This will be a big offseason for Frazier after missing so much developmental time as a rookie. He’s got a big frame and some movement skills and could be a component of Detroit’s offensive line in 2026.