Alabama transfer wide receiver Isaiah Bond has committed to Texas, which he called a «business decision» in the wake of coach Nick Saban's retirement. «Just like the business world, you make the best decision for your company,» Bond told ESPN in a phone interview Sunday. «My company right now is my draft stock.
I feel like I'm putting myself in position to increase that and have better draft stock.» Bond, who just completed his sophomore year, visited Texas this weekend and committed to the staff during the visit.
Bond was the first Alabama player to enter the NCAA transfer portal upon Saban's retirement. He will play for Steve Sarkisian, a former Alabama offensive coordinator who led Texas to the College Football Playoff in his third season in Austin.
Bond said his reason for leaving Alabama was directly tied to Saban's retirement. He had committed to stay another year and then reversed course after the sudden announcement. «One hundred percent,» he said. «That was the decision why I left.» Bond said new Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer reached out and that he didn't get back to him.