Buffalo, NY – April 28, 2025
The Buffalo Bills are taking a bold gamble, inviting undrafted Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond to their rookie minicamp, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Despite sexual assault allegations clouding his draft stock, Bond’s blazing speed offers a chance to spark Josh Allen’s offense, addressing the void left by Amari Cooper’s free agency.
Bond, 21, ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Combine, among the fastest in his class. His 38-inch vertical and explosive playmaking drew Gabe Davis comparisons, but off-field issues led to his undrafted status. Brandon Beane, cautious yet intrigued, sees potential in Bond’s ability to stretch defenses.
“Bond’s talent is undeniable,” Beane told The Buffalo News’ Ryan O’Halloran. “We’re evaluating his fit for Allen carefully.”
In 2024, Bond recorded 34 receptions for 540 yards and five touchdowns at Texas, averaging 15.9 yards per catch. His speed and returner skills could complement James Cook’s 1,086 rushing yards in Joe Brady’s RPO scheme. However, Bond’s April 2025 arrest for sexual assault, which he denies, scared teams away, leaving him unsigned.
“He’s a high-risk prospect,” said NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks. “Bond could transform Allen’s attack if cleared.”
With $5.3 million in cap space after cutting Dane Jackson, the Bills drafted only Kaden Prather in Round 7, needing WR depth. Bond, competing with Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman, faces a steep road to the roster amid legal uncertainties, but his minicamp invite offers a shot at redemption in Buffalo’s 2025 Super Bowl chase.
