Without a doubt, the most polarizing move the Detroit Lions made in the 2025 NFL Draft was their aggressive trade up from 102 to the 70th pick in order to draft Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa. That pick received the lowest grade from our fans, and it’s running away with the vote for “least favorite pick,” both due to the perceived reach and the draft capital it cost to go up and get him.
But it almost didn’t happen.
Michael Silver of The Athletic had unparalleled access inside the Jacksonville Jaguars’ draft war room over the weekend, and he was diligently watching as the Lions tried to pull off this trade with the Jags.