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Isaiah Bond is ready to take the next step in his football trip. The former Alabama and Texas wide receiver were cleared for criminal offense in a sexual assault case.
A Grand Jury in Collin County in Texas returned an “no bill” which ends the possibility of an indictment.
“After reviewing all the evidence provided, a Grand Jury in Collin County returned a ‘no bill’ in the sexual assault involving Isaiah bond, which means no indictment will be issued,” Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said in a statement obtained by CBS News Texas. “This ends the criminal procedure in this case.”
On Thursday, 21-year-old Bond revealed his plans to attend Cleveland Browns for his rookie season. A contract with Browns has not yet been completed, ESPN reported. But Bond said he was grateful for the organization’s belief in him.
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Isaiah Bond of Texas speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium February 28, 2025 in Indianapolis. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
“First of all, I want to express my deepest gratitude to Cleveland Browns to believe me and give me the opportunity to continue my career in the NFL,” Bond said in a statement. “Football has been my passion since I was six years old, and playing at this level is a blessing that I will never take for granted. I understand that playing in the NFL is a privilege and I am grateful every day to love my childhood dream.”
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Bond said his lawyers advised him to avoid publicly revealing details related to the case. However, he confirmed his innocence.
“I know there have been questions and reports of the recent accusations. I am grateful for the prosecutor’s decision and the courts not to pursue charges. I will learn from this experience as I grow in wisdom, character and belief. On the advice of my lawyer, I will not discuss the details of this case, but I will be clear: from the beginning, I
Texas Longhorn’s wide receives Isaiah bond lines against Kentucky Wildcats during the third quarter of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. (Brett Patzke/IMAGN -Pictures)
Bond turned to the Texas police on April 10, only two weeks before the 2025 NFL draft. He was released from custody after sending a bond of $ 25,000. Bond was not drawn.
Bond’s lawyers filed a lawsuit against the named prosecutor and the case was ultimately rejected.
Texas Longhorn’s wide receiver Isaiah Bond catches a passport during the first half of the 2024 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Dale Zanine/Imag- Pictures)
Bond’s college football career started in Tuscaloosa with Alabama Crimson Tide. He transferred to Texas, where he completed the 2024 season with 540 receiving yards and five touchdown receipts.
