Former Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Isaiah Bond, who entered the transfer portal after Nick Saban announced his retirement, has committed to Texas.
Bonds spoke to ESPN about his decision on Sunday. He said he chose to play at Texas because of head coach Steve Sarkisian. He said Sarkisian aggressively recruited him after high school.
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Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Isaiah Bond catches a touchdown pass against the Auburn Tigers on November 25, 2023 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. (Michael Chan/Getty Images)
“I love the whole package that comes with it,” Bond told the outlet. “It's a great quarterback and they have a great offensive line. I felt like this was a great place for me.”
Bonds played his freshman and sophomore years with the Crimson Tide. He had 17 catches for 220 yards and one touchdown in 2022 and 48 catches for 668 yards and four touchdowns in 2023. He will be joining a Texas team that will be one of the favorites to win the national championship.
Quinn Ewers announced he will return to Texas in 2024. He told ESPN he looks forward to building a lasting legacy with the Longhorns.
Isaiah Bond of the Alabama Crimson Tide makes a catch against the Georgia Bulldogs during the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on December 2, 2023. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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“I want to be a quarterback who strives to get better every year,” he said earlier in the week. “A quarterback who loved his teammates, a quarterback who won a lot of football games and brought Texas football back to the top of college football.”
Texas advances to the College Football Playoff for the first time. The team's 12-2 season also earned Sarkisian a contract extension. The school and Sarkisian have agreed to a four-year extension through the 2030 season.
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Alabama Crimson Tide player Isaiah Bond reacts after scoring the opening touchdown against the Auburn Tigers on November 25, 2023. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
“We're just getting started,” Sarkisian said. “We've built this program for long-term success. We're here to pursue greatness, win championships and be one of the best teams in the nation every year. ”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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