Former Georgia tight end Isaac Nauta, who left Athens following his junior year, was selected 224th overall by the Detroit Lions in the final round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Nauta was waived by Detroit going into his rookie season, starting on the team’s practice squad in 2019. He then worked his way onto the active roster in November of 2019, appearing in six games. Nauta totaled 2 receptions for 13 yards in those games.
Nauta was yet again waived by the Lions this offseason, not making the 53-man roster on Saturday. The Lions then signed Nauta just one day later to their practice squad.
Nauta is still young and has lots of time to develop as an NFL tight end. He has a large 6-foot-4, 250 pound frame mixed with some serious athletic ability. Nauta proved himself valuable while at UGA, recording 68 receptions for 905 yards and 9 touchdowns in just three years.
It will be interesting seeing whether Nauta is able to secure his spot back on Detroit’s active 53-man roster later on in the 2020 season.
