Isaiah Bond Cleared by Grand Jury; Browns Opportunity Ahead

A Collin County grand jury has cleared Isaiah Bond of sexual assault charges, ending criminal proceedings and clearing the way for the former Texas and Alabama wide receiver to pursue an NFL opportunity with the Cleveland Browns, even as a formal contract remained unsigned at the time of the announcement.

Bond turned himself in to authorities in mid-April after an arrest warrant was issued in Texas, and he was released on bond as the case moved through the legal system. In the weeks that followed, Bond and his representatives maintained his innocence while preparing for the NFL draft. The outcome of the grand jury proceedings means there will be no indictment and no further criminal action stemming from this matter, according to the district attorney.

Bond’s football résumé had already attracted attention at the college level, and he appeared to have been on track for a midround draft selection before the arrest overshadowed his stock. He transferred from Alabama to Texas, where he posted 34 receptions for 540 yards and five touchdowns in the 2024 season. He ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, a metric that underscored his athletic potential despite the...