AUSTIN – The Texas Longhorns acquired transfer receiver Isaiah Bond from Alabama on Sunday and then wasted little time signing him.
The Longhorns officially added Bonds to their 2024 roster and announced the move on social media
He arrived in Austin yesterday and already has a new jersey number.
December 2, 2023.
Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Isaiah Bonds (17) runs for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Required Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports December 2, 2023.
Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Isaiah Bonds (17) runs for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Required Credits: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Bonds will wear No.
7 next season, down from No.
17 he wore at Alabama.
Of course, his nickname “007” goes well with his last name.
He now has a jersey number so everything will be fine.
Here’s the announcement: Around the time of the signing, Bonds posted a photo with Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, handing him a “hook ’em.
” Let’s take a look: The excitement for Bonds arriving in Austin on Saturday was real, as the addition of Bonds could give Texas a top receiver next season.
Longhorns fans were buzzing with speculation on social media.
Many noted that Bond’s quick arrival at Forty Acres after entering the portal made it feel like the team had already secured the deal behind closed doors.
October 25, 2023.
Auburn, Alabama, USA.
Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Isaiah Bonds (17) scores the winning touchdown from Auburn Tigers cornerback D.J.
James (4) in the fourth quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Required Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports Breaking News: Alabama star & Iron Bowl hero Isaiah Bonds to Texas for his Read more In his two seasons at Alabama, Bond has 65 catches, He had 888 receiving yards and 5 total touchdowns.
He is currently offering his SEC-ready production to the Longhorns ahead of their first season in this storied conference.
