A Collin County grand jury has declined to indict former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond on sexual assault charges, clearing the way for the NFL prospect to sign with the Cleveland Browns.
District Attorney Greg Willis announced the decision in a statement distributed to various media organizations. "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," Willis said. "This concludes the criminal proceedings in this matter."
The decision caps a months-long legal saga that began when Bond surrendered on a sexual assault warrant in April. Grant Cottingham, a police spokesman in Frisco, confirmed Bond turned himself in on the outstanding warrant. Bond posted $25,000 bail and was released from the Collin County jail the same day.
Bond addressed the decision in a letter posted to social media on Thursday, thankful for the decision while maintaining his innocence throughout the ordeal.
The 22-year-old receiver had previously denied the allegations when they first surfaced. "Regarding the accusation made against me, I would appreciate the time and opportunity to defend myself and prove the claims made, patently false," Bond said in an April post on X. "I am in full cooperation with the authorities and will remain a willing and active participant in the investigation."
Bond also thanked the Browns organization for their support during the legal proceedings. "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.
He specifically acknowledged team owner Jimmy Haslam and general manager Andrew Berry for providing him with an opportunity despite the pending charges. Bond also thanked his agent Damien Butler and CMV Sports staff, attorneys Toby Shook and Kristen Mohr, trainer Ursula Heyner, and Sports Academy Frisco staff, and his parents Penny and Edward Bond.
The receiver said he is committed to his new team moving forward. "My focus now is on football. Learning this offense, building strong relationships with my teammates, and making significant contributions within the Cleveland community," Bond wrote. "I'm determined to prove the Browns organization and everyone who believes in me right for putting their trust in me."
Bond completed a three-year college career spanning Alabama and Texas, participating in 41 total games. During his time at both teams, he accumulated 99 receptions for 1,428 yards and 10 receiving touchdowns, maintaining a 14.4-yard average per catch. He contributed an additional 101 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, finishing with 1,529 total yards from scrimmage and 11 overall touchdowns, according to online stats.
His final season at Texas in 2024 saw him record 34 catches for 540 yards and five touchdowns before declaring for the NFL draft. Bond had been projected as a potential second-day draft selection prior to the legal issues arising.