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On April 10, former Texas football wide receiver Isaiah Bond turned himself in to Frisco police for an outstanding sexual assault warrant. He posted bond and was released. A few days later, Bond filed a complaint against his accuser, calling the narrative "false" and seeking monetary relief, punitive damages and an injunction.
Bond's agent disseminated that complaint to all 32 NFL organizations ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rappaport.
Considered by some a likely first-round pick heading into the 2024 campaign, Bond delivered an uneven 2024 campaign with the Longhorns.
Plagued by injuries, he caught 34 passes for 540 yards and five touchdowns for the Longhorns last year. He was more productive with Alabama as a sophomore, when he tallied 668 receiving yards.
MORE: Texas football to hold fan event in place of spring game, according to Chris Del Conte
In the wake of Bond's legal issues, some experts are projecting him to go undrafted. Dane Brugler at The Athletic recently published a seven-round mock that did not include Bond.
over the past weeks since the last iteration of a few of the mocks below.
Jordan Reid, ESPN: No. 18 to the Seattle Seahawks
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN: No. 12 to the Dallas Cowboys
Matt Miller, ESPN: No. 18 to the Seahawks
Jeff Risdon, Draft Wire: No. 10 to the Las Vegas Raiders (trade with Chicago)
Dane Brugler, The Athletic: No. 12 to the Cowboys
Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports: No. 28 to the Baltimore Ravens
Pro Football Network: No. 20 to the Denver Broncos
Tankathon: No. 22 to the Los Angeles Chargers
Pro Football Focus: No. 28 to the Seahawks (via trade with Detroit Lions)
Ryan Wilson, CBS: No. 16 to the Arizona Cardinals
Chris Trapasso, CBS: No. 12 to the Cowboys
Josh Edwards, CBS: No. 12 to the Cowboys
Jeff Risdon, Draft Wire: N/A
Dane Brugler, The Athletic: N/A
Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports: N/A
Pro Football Network: No. 64 to the Philadelphia Eagles
Tankathon: No. 88 to the Jacksonville Jaguars
Ryan Wilson, CBS: N/A
Chris Trapasso, CBS: N/A
Josh Edwards, CBS: N/A
Position: Wide receiver
Age: 21
Hometown: Buford, Ga.
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 180 pounds
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Bond did not complete all pre-draft workouts and drills.
Arm length: 30½ inches
Hand Size: 8½ inches
40-yard dash: 4.39 seconds
20-yard shuttle: N/A
10-yard split: 1.51 seconds
Three-cone drill: N/A
Vertical: N/A
Bench press: N/A
Notes: Bond was a four-star prospect out of high school who began his collegiate career at Alabama. ... Caught passes from 2023 No. 1 NFL draft pick Bryce Young... Entered the transfer portal following Nick Saban's retirement and landed at Texas, where he has battled injury issues in 2024.
Kiper: No. 15 prospect overall,No. 2 WR (behind Travis Hunter)
Jordan Reid, ESPN: No. 23 overall, No. 3 WR
Matt Miller, ESPN: No. 16 overall, No. 3 WR
Field Yates, ESPN: No. 15 overall, No. 3 WR
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: No. 35 overall, No. 4 WR
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network: No. 14 overall, No. 1 WR
Dane Brugler, The Athletic: No. 15 overall, No. 2 WR
PFF: No. 25 prospect overall, No. 4 WR
CBS: No. 22 prospect overall, No. 3 WR
Fox Sports: No. 28 overall, No. 3 WR
PFF: No. 145 prospect overall, No. 17 WR
CBS: No. 63 prospect overall, No. 6 WR
Strengths: Speed, lateral movement, route running, hands
Weaknesses: Size, durability
What our reporter noticed: There are few players more electrifying than Bond with the ball in his hands in the open field. Texas has struggled to get him in those positions in 2024 — especially late in the season — and Bond has battled injury issues that have limited his production.
NFL player comps: Darnell Mooney, Atlanta Falcons.
-David Eckert
2022(at Alabama): 17 receptions, 220 yards, one touchdown
2023: 48 receptions, 668 yards, four touchdowns
2024 (at Texas): 34 receptions, 540 yards, five touchdowns
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Bond's agent disseminated that complaint to all 32 NFL organizations ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rappaport.
Considered by some a likely first-round pick heading into the 2024 campaign, Bond delivered an uneven 2024 campaign with the Longhorns.
Plagued by injuries, he caught 34 passes for 540 yards and five touchdowns for the Longhorns last year. He was more productive with Alabama as a sophomore, when he tallied 668 receiving yards.
MORE: Texas football to hold fan event in place of spring game, according to Chris Del Conte
Isaiah Bond draft projections
In the wake of Bond's legal issues, some experts are projecting him to go undrafted. Dane Brugler at The Athletic recently published a seven-round mock that did not include Bond.
over the past weeks since the last iteration of a few of the mocks below.
Jordan Reid, ESPN: No. 18 to the Seattle Seahawks
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN: No. 12 to the Dallas Cowboys
Matt Miller, ESPN: No. 18 to the Seahawks
Jeff Risdon, Draft Wire: No. 10 to the Las Vegas Raiders (trade with Chicago)
Dane Brugler, The Athletic: No. 12 to the Cowboys
Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports: No. 28 to the Baltimore Ravens
Pro Football Network: No. 20 to the Denver Broncos
Tankathon: No. 22 to the Los Angeles Chargers
Pro Football Focus: No. 28 to the Seahawks (via trade with Detroit Lions)
Ryan Wilson, CBS: No. 16 to the Arizona Cardinals
Chris Trapasso, CBS: No. 12 to the Cowboys
Josh Edwards, CBS: No. 12 to the Cowboys
Jeff Risdon, Draft Wire: N/A
Dane Brugler, The Athletic: N/A
Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports: N/A
Pro Football Network: No. 64 to the Philadelphia Eagles
Tankathon: No. 88 to the Jacksonville Jaguars
Ryan Wilson, CBS: N/A
Chris Trapasso, CBS: N/A
Josh Edwards, CBS: N/A
Isaiah Bond bio
Position: Wide receiver
Age: 21
Hometown: Buford, Ga.
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 180 pounds
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Isaiah Bond draft profile
Bond did not complete all pre-draft workouts and drills.
Arm length: 30½ inches
Hand Size: 8½ inches
40-yard dash: 4.39 seconds
20-yard shuttle: N/A
10-yard split: 1.51 seconds
Three-cone drill: N/A
Vertical: N/A
Bench press: N/A
Notes: Bond was a four-star prospect out of high school who began his collegiate career at Alabama. ... Caught passes from 2023 No. 1 NFL draft pick Bryce Young... Entered the transfer portal following Nick Saban's retirement and landed at Texas, where he has battled injury issues in 2024.
Isaiah Bond positional rankings
Kiper: No. 15 prospect overall,No. 2 WR (behind Travis Hunter)
Jordan Reid, ESPN: No. 23 overall, No. 3 WR
Matt Miller, ESPN: No. 16 overall, No. 3 WR
Field Yates, ESPN: No. 15 overall, No. 3 WR
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: No. 35 overall, No. 4 WR
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network: No. 14 overall, No. 1 WR
Dane Brugler, The Athletic: No. 15 overall, No. 2 WR
PFF: No. 25 prospect overall, No. 4 WR
CBS: No. 22 prospect overall, No. 3 WR
Fox Sports: No. 28 overall, No. 3 WR
PFF: No. 145 prospect overall, No. 17 WR
CBS: No. 63 prospect overall, No. 6 WR
Isaiah Bond scouting report
Strengths: Speed, lateral movement, route running, hands
Weaknesses: Size, durability
What our reporter noticed: There are few players more electrifying than Bond with the ball in his hands in the open field. Texas has struggled to get him in those positions in 2024 — especially late in the season — and Bond has battled injury issues that have limited his production.
NFL player comps: Darnell Mooney, Atlanta Falcons.
-David Eckert
Isaiah Bond stats by season
2022(at Alabama): 17 receptions, 220 yards, one touchdown
2023: 48 receptions, 668 yards, four touchdowns
2024 (at Texas): 34 receptions, 540 yards, five touchdowns
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