College football star Isaiah Bond eyes shock NFL deal after sexual assault allegations against him are scrapped
Bond was a highly-ranked prospect heading into this year's NFL Draft but, following his arrest in April, he was passed over by all 32 teams.
On Thursday, however, the case was dropped and Bond announced that the Browns were now 'allowing (him) the opportunity to continue his career in the NFL.'
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