Former Alabama WR Isaiah Bond shows off dazzling new Ford Bronco worth $50,000 following transfer to Texas
Isaiah Bond took to Instagram to show off his shiny new wheels. He shared a picture of himself with a brand-new Ford Bronco worth $50,000, according to Exotic Car Trader.
Several players, including Bond, decided to change teams when the Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban announced his retirement. The wide receiver committed to playing for Steve Sarkisian in Austin, Texas, after two successful seasons in Tuscaloosa.
In an interview after committing to the Longhorns, the wide receiver said that the decision to switch to Texas was to put himself in a position to help increase his draft stock.
"Just like the business world, you make the best decision for your company. My company right now is my draft stock,” Bond told ESPN.
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Kristen Saban defends Isaiah Bond after his commitment to Texas
In a recent Instagram Q&A with the fans, Nick Saban’s daughter, Kristen Saban, defended Isaiah Bond’s decision to leave Tuscaloosa. When a fan equated the transfer to jumping ship, she said it would be unfair to call it that.
"I don't think it's fair to call it jumping ship. Everyone has their own goals that they want to accomplish, and if it is elsewhere, that is totally fine. We want every one of the guys to continue to be successful wherever they are and support them."
Bond caught 48 passes for 668 yards and scored four touchdowns as Alabama won the SEC championship, ending the two-year run by the Georgia Bulldogs. But they faltered in the Rose Bowl CFP semi-final against the Michigan Wolverines to bow out of contention for the national title.
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