Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa concluded his strong preseason with another touchdown catch on Saturday, and afterward head coach Dan Campbell said the Lions view him as a rookie who can contribute immediately.
“We’re very pleased with where he’s at after six weeks of camp,” Campbell said. “I would say if you took most receivers, he’d be the upper echelon of those as far as development. It’s not easy to develop as a receiver in this league and be ready to go, and I think there’s a place for him to help us early in this season.”
Campbell said TeSlaa’s touchdown catch in the preseason finale showed excellent poise, route running and hands.
“TeSlaa took the time to win. It was a very composed route, it was a very detailed route. That tells you that he’s taking the coaching and he’s