Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond will not face charges related to the sexual assault accusations levied against him weeks before the NFL Draft, after a Collin County grand jury declined to indict.
“After reviewing all the evidence presented, a Collin County grand jury returned a ‘no bill’ in the sexual assault charge involving Isaiah Bond, meaning no indictment will be issued,” Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said in a statement to CBS News Texas. “This concludes the criminal proceedings in this matter.”
Bond released a statement on X, denying the allegations.
“I know there have been questions and reports about the recent allegations,” Bond said. “I am grateful for the decision of the prosecutor and the courts not to pursue charges. I will learn from this experience as I grow in wisdom, character and faith. On the advice of my attorney, I will not discuss the details of this case, but I want to be clear: from the very beginning, I have refuted these allegations and maintained my innocence. I stand firm by that today.”
In the same statement, Bond also announced that the Cleveland Browns were allowing him “the opportunity to continue my career in the NFL.”
“First and foremost, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the Cleveland Browns for believing in me and allowing me the opportunity to continue my career in the NFL,” Bond said. “Football has been my passion since I was 6 years old, and playing at this level is a blessing I will never take for granted. I understand that playing in the NFL is a privilege, and I’m thankful every day to live my childhood dream … I am determined to prove the Browns organization and everyone who believes in me right for putting their trust in me.”
— isaiah “007” bond (@isaiahbond_) August 14, 2025
According to a report from ESPN, no deal has been finalized between Bond and the Browns.
Bond played two seasons at the University of Alabama before transferring to Texas for one season, upon the retirement of former Alabama head coach Nick Saban. In 14 games for the Longhorns in 2024, Bond had 34 catches for 540 yards and five touchdowns.
Bond was No. 201 on Dane Brugler’s draft big board and was regarded as a potential Day 2 pick. However, Bond turned himself in to the authorities on April 10 after an arrest warrant was issued by the Frisco Police Department for sexual assault, and wasn’t selected in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Bond filed a federal complaint against his accuser in which he alleged he was “pursued and preyed upon for months” by the defendant, a woman he met on Instagram. The filing says the two had a consensual sexual encounter on Feb. 4 at Bond’s apartment, and that some time later the plaintiff told Bond that he “better be careful not to catch a case.” Afterward, according to the filing, the plaintiff allegedly demanded $5,000 from Bond before going to the police.
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