Another standout from the Texas Longhorns football program is headed to the NFL. Junior wide receiver Isaiah Bond announced his intention to enter the 2025 NFL Draft early Monday, as first reported by Pete Thamel of ESPN. Initial projections place Bond as a potential top-10 pick.
Bond transferred to Texas from Alabama in the spring of 2024, making an immediate impact in his first season with the Longhorns. Despite missing two games due to injury including the Clemson CFP first round game, the key wide receiver started in 12 games and became a key offensive weapon.
“I want to show teams they are getting the most explosive wide receiver in the draft,” Bond said. “They are getting an eyepopper, a great, great athlete and a hard worker.”
Junior Season Highlights (2024):
- Bond began the season with a strong showing against Colorado State, recording five receptions for 61 yards and a touchdown, along with a 25-yard rush.
- He delivered a season-best performance against UTSA with five catches for 103 yards and two touchdowns, including a 51-yard score from Arch Manning.
- In SEC play, Bond tallied five receptions for 74 yards and a rushing touchdown in a dominant win over Mississippi State on Sept. 28.
- He made critical contributions in marquee matchups, including a 34-yard touchdown against Florida on Nov. 9 and a 22-yard reception in the SEC Championship against Georgia.
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“Honestly, it’s all up to me,” Bond said. “I don’t think I have a ceiling. I only started playing wide receiver my junior year of high school. I feel like I’m just scratching the surface of my potential.”
With his speed, hands, and ability to shine in high-pressure situations, Bond is easily set to be a first round pick.
