Texas WR Isaiah Bond Wants to Play for the Bills

Buffalo, NY – March 25, 2025

Texas Longhorns star wide receiver Isaiah Bond has set Bills Mafia abuzz, reportedly telling scouts at the NFL Combine that he dreams of catching passes from Josh Allen with the Buffalo Bills. Sources close to the 21-year-old speedster confirmed his preference late Monday, thrusting the Bills—who hold the No. 30 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft—into the spotlight. To snag Bond, a projected mid-first-round talent, GM Brandon Beane might need to trade up, potentially offering a 2025 first-rounder and a 2026 third-round pick to leap into the top 15. With a razor-thin $3.9 million cap space per Spotrac, Buffalo’s draft strategy could hinge on this bold move, but Bond’s public wish has ignited hope for a game-changing addition to their receiving corps.

Bond’s 2024 season at Texas was a breakout showcase, cementing his draft stock. After transferring from Alabama, he hauled in 47 catches for 831 yards and 8 touchdowns across 12 games, averaging 17.7 yards per catch, per NFL.com. His blazing 4.36-second 40-yard dash (Texas Football) and knack for explosive plays—like a 75-yard TD against Oklahoma—earned him Second-team All-SEC honors. Over three college seasons (2022-2024 at Alabama and Texas), Bond racked up 112 receptions, 1,849 yards, and 17 TDs, proving his big-play potential. At 5’11, 182 lbs, his agility and deep-threat ability mirror the spark Bills lost when Stefon Diggs departed in 2024.

For Buffalo, Bond’s desire could reshape an offense craving a true WR1 after Diggs’ trade and Mack Hollins’ exit to the Patriots. Pairing him with Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman might finally give Allen the speedster he needs to stretch defenses, a gap glaring in their 2024 playoff loss to the Chiefs. Fans on X erupted: “Bond wants Bills? Trade up, Beane—Allen deserves this!” If secured, Bond could boost a passing attack ranked 14th in yards per attempt (7.2), per ESPN. For Texas, losing Bond to the draft—alongside QB Quinn Ewers—signals a youth exodus, pushing the Longhorns to reload for 2025. Beane’s next move will decide if Bond’s Buffalo dream comes true or slips to a rival like the Cowboys or Chiefs.