Isaiah Bond, once projected as a first-round NFL Draft pick, remains unsigned after going undrafted—largely due to ongoing legal issues. Despite the Dallas Cowboys’ urgent need for a wide receiver, they did not select one during the 2025 NFL Draft, leaving fans wondering if the team will make a significant move soon.
Dallas has openly acknowledged the need for a dynamic No. 2 receiver to complement CeeDee Lamb. While no major acquisition has happened yet, the team has begun adding undrafted free agents to fill training camp spots, including Texas Tech’s Josh Kelly and Oregon’s Traeshon
Holden. Among the remaining unsigned receivers is Bond, formerly of the Texas Longhorns.
Bond, 21, recently turned himself in to Frisco police due to a warrant for sexual assault. He was released on a $25,000 bond, and his legal team swiftly responded by filing a defamation lawsuit against the accuser. His agent, Damien Butler, distributed a detailed 17-page legal brief to all NFL teams in an effort to clarify Bond’s side of the story.
Despite these efforts, no team selected him in the draft, leaving Bond to seek a shot at a roster through free agency and camp invites. For a team like Dallas—still thin at wide receiver—the question remains: is Bond worth the risk?
The Cowboys’ draft class this year featured nine players praised for their leadership and clean off-field records, reflecting the team’s preference for high-character athletes. Given that culture, Bond’s situation may not align with what offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer wants in his locker room.
