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Isaiah Bond is ready to take the next step in his football journey. The former Alabama and Texas wide receiver was cleared of criminal wrongdoing in a sexual assault case.<\/a><\/p>\n

A Collin County grand jury in Texas returned a “no bill,” which ends the possibility of an indictment.<\/p>\n

“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,” Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said in a statement obtained by CBS News Texas.<\/a> “This concludes the criminal proceedings in this matter.”<\/p>\n

On Thursday, the 21-year-old Bond revealed his plans to join the Cleveland Browns for his rookie season. A contract with the Browns has yet to be finalized, ESPN reported. But Bond said he was thankful for the organization’s belief in him.<\/p>\n

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Isaiah Bond of Texas speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium Feb. 28, 2025, in Indianapolis.<\/span> (Justin Casterline\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“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 in a statement.<\/a> “Football has been my passion since I was six years old, and playing at this level is a blessing I will never take for granted. I understand that playing in the NFL is a privilege, and I\u2019m thankful every day to love my childhood dream.”<\/p>\n

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Bond said his lawyers advised him to avoid publicly divulging details related to the case. He did, however, reaffirm his innocence.<\/p>\n

“I know there have been questions and reports about the recent allegations. I am grateful for the decision of the prosecutor and the courts not to pursue charges. I will learn from this experience as I grow in wisdom, character, and faith. On the advice of my attorney, I will not discuss the details of this case, but I want to be clear: from the very beginning I have refuted these allegations and maintained my innocence. I stand firm by that today.”<\/p>\n

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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond lines up against the Kentucky Wildcats during the third quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.\u00a0<\/span> (Brett Patzke\/Imagn Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Bond turned himself in to police in Texas April 10, just two weeks before the 2025 NFL Draft. He was released from custody after posting $25,000 bond. Bond went undrafted.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bond’s attorneys filed a lawsuit against the unnamed accuser,<\/a> and the suit was ultimately dismissed.<\/p>\n

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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond catches a pass during the first half of the 2024 SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.\u00a0<\/span> (Dale Zanine\/Imagn Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Bond’s college football career started in Tuscaloosa with the Alabama Crimson Tide.<\/a> He transferred to Texas, where he finished the 2024 season with 540 receiving yards and five touchdown receptions.<\/p>\n

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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n