Former Alabama football wide receiver signs with NFL team
Bond, who went undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft, played at Alabama for two seasons in 2022-23 prior to entering the NCAA transfer portal where the wide receiver eventually ended up at Texas for the 2024 campaign.
While in Tuscaloosa, Bond hauled in a combined 65 receptions for 888 yards and five touchdowns, a span which also included likely the top season of his collegiate career in 2023 where he had 48 receptions for 668 yards and four scores.
Bond's 2023 season also including the infamous "4th-and-31" play in which he was on the receiving end of a 31-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jalen Milroe to defeat Auburn in the Iron Bowl.
With the move, Bond now reunites with former Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees in Cleveland, who is at the moment serving in the same role with the Browns. There are also other former Alabama players on the Browns such as Jerry Jeudy and Tony Brown.
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