Isaac TeSlaa WR Arkansas | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Isaac TeSlaa WR Arkansas
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 09/20/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.50 seconds (51%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |
Last Updated: 09/20/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2025 | |
40 time: 4.50 seconds (51%*) | |
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Overall Rating: | 68.0 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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QB Rating When targeted: | 111.4 | |
Hands: |
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85% |
Short Receiving: |
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67% |
Intermediate Routes: |
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74% |
Deep Threat: |
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77% |
Blocking: |
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61% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#424
Position rank:
#56
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College Games: 24 College Snaps: 1022 |
Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Justin Shorter - Florida |
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76% |
Osirus Mitchell - Mississippi State |
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75% |
Devaughn Vele - Utah |
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71% |
Draft Profile: Bio
TeSlaa took an unconventional path to Arkansas, starring as a quarterback at Unity Christian High School in Michigan before transitioning to wide receiver at Division II Hillsdale College. After a breakout junior season where he hauled in 68 passes for 1,325 yards and 13 touchdowns, TeSlaa transferred to Arkansas for his senior year.In his lone season with the Razorbacks, TeSlaa started all 12 games and finished second on the team with 34 receptions for 351 yards and 2 touchdowns. The 6'4", 216-pound wideout showcased his reliable hands, not dropping a single pass on 64 targets according to Pro Football Focus. He led Arkansas with 8 contested catches, highlighting his ability to win in tight coverage situations.
TeSlaa's journey from small-school standout to SEC starter is a testament to his work ethic and physical tools. His unique background as a former quarterback gives him a different perspective as a receiver.
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."
- Excellent size and length at 6'4" with a muscular 216-pound frame
- Showcases good strength for a wideout, boasting a 315-pound bench press
- Reliable hands catcher who plucks the ball away from his body and secures it through contact
- Dominates in contested catch situations, using his length and leaping ability to high-point passes
- Smooth athlete with good body control to adjust to off-target throws
- Shows promise as a red zone threat due to size, strength, and ball skills
- A versatile weapon, proving to be effective inside in the slot and outside on the perimeter. Makes plays at all levels of the field.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Limited experience against high-level competition after playing mostly at D-II level
- Raw route runner who needs to improve precision and sharpness in his breaks
- Lacks elite top-end speed to consistently separate deep or create after the catch
- Can struggle to disengage from physical press coverage at the line of scrimmage
- Must continue developing nuanced releases to beat press and create early separation
Scouting Report: Summary
TeSlaa's raw tools and athletic prowess make him an intriguing developmental prospect at the next level. His imposing frame, vice-grip hands, and above-the-rim playing style suggest untapped potential as an X-receiver. While he flashes the ability to win in contested situations and high-point throws in the red zone, TeSlaa must refine his route tree and improve his releases against press coverage to consistently separate at the NFL level.The former small-school standout's transition to SEC competition revealed both promise and areas for growth. TeSlaa's ability to pluck the ball away from his frame and maintain possession through contact bodes well for his pro prospects. However, his lack of nuance in route stems and occasional rounded breaks could limit his immediate impact. His willingness as a blocker and special teams contributor could earn him a roster spot while he develops his receiving skills.
TeSlaa profiles best in a vertical passing scheme that can maximize his catch radius and leaping ability on deep shots and back-shoulder fades. His frame and physicality project well to the boundary, where he can use his size to box out defenders. While he may not become a volume target early in his career, TeSlaa's red zone potential and ability to win in tight windows give him a chance to carve out a role as a complementary outside receiver with further development.
Written By:
Bill Miller (SEC)
How other scouting services rate Isaac TeSlaa (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
637.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
89.0
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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.