Isaiah Bond WR Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Isaiah Bond WR Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 05/20/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.28 seconds (98%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.2 DOB: 03/15/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 05/20/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.28 seconds (98%*) | |
| Age: 20.2 DOB: 03/15/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 87.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 100.9 | |
| Hands: |
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80% |
| Short Receiving: |
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79% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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76% |
| Deep Threat: |
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86% |
| Blocking: |
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68% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Top 10
Overall Rank:
#33
Position rank:
#5
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| College Games: 26 College Snaps: 938 | ||
ESPN RATING: 85/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 97/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Xavier Worthy - Texas |
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82% |
| Marvin Mims Jr. - Oklahoma |
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81% |
| Roman Wilson - Michigan |
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75% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Isaiah Bond hails from Buford High School in Georgia, where he was a standout athlete, earning unanimous four-star ratings and ranking among the top recruits in the nation. Known for his explosive speed, Bond won the Georgia 6A 100-meter and 200-meter state titles as a junior. His track prowess translated seamlessly to the football field, making him a highly coveted prospect.
Bond began his college career at Alabama, playing 12 games as a freshman in 2022, recording 16 receptions for 214 yards. In his sophomore year, he significantly improved, tallying 45 catches for 624 yards and four touchdowns over 13 games. After his sophomore season, Bond transferred to Texas, seeking to elevate his game further in a more aggressive downfield offense.
In 2023, Bond earned a starting role and led Alabama with 48 receptions for 668 yards and four touchdowns.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Soft, reliable hands and the ability to adjust to off-target throws.
- Excels in catch-and-run situations with violent transitions upfield.
- Shows a knack for setting up defensive backs and has smooth, balanced play.
- Elite straight-line sprinters speed and accelerates quickly off the line.
- Solid ball-tracking skills and body control downfield, making him a legitimate vertical threat.
- Effective at fighting off press coverage with quick, violent hands.
- Outstanding ability to separate from defenders, particularly on vertical routes.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks size to consistently win on the outside, better suited for the slot or as a return man.
- Needs to develop a better feel for sitting down against zone coverage.
- Occasionally struggles with consistency in creating separation against elite defenders.
- Still refining technical aspects of route-running and can improve reliability as a hands-catcher.
- Faces competition for targets in a crowded Texas wide receiver room, which could impact his production.
Scouting Report: Summary
Isaiah Bond projects as a dynamic NFL receiver with game-breaking speed and exceptional separation skills. His move to Texas provides a prime opportunity to demonstrate his abilities in a high-octane offense. Bond’s burst off the line and agility in routes are exactly what NFL teams covet in a playmaker.
Though undersized, Bond’s explosiveness and versatility make him a valuable weapon, particularly in the slot or as a return specialist. His knack for adjusting to coverage and making clutch plays under pressure will be critical at the next level.
Bond’s elite athleticism and steady improvement position him as a potential early-round draft pick. With continued development in route running and consistency, he could solidify his status as a top prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft.
How other scouting services rate Isaiah Bond (Overall Rank)
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.