Longhorns Quinn Ewers to Isaiah Bond No. 1 College QB to Wide Receiver Duo?
Before any live action in a game, 247Sports projects the Texas Longhorns to have the No. 1 quarterback to wide receiver duo across college football in Quinn Ewers and Isaiah Bond.
Texas saw a significant exodus of its receiving talent to the NFL Draft this offseason. However, the team wasted no time replenishing its roster with many promising newcomers. Notably, Isaiah Bond, a standout contributor at Alabama for two years, decided to join the Longhorns following Nick Saban's retirement.
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Bond's arrival brings a five-star transfer with immense potential to Steve Sarkisian's squad, injecting excitement and anticipation for the upcoming season. With Bond poised to become Quinn Ewers' primary target, all eyes are on him to deliver a breakout performance.
Bond, a 5-foot-11, 182-pound receiver, earned recognition as an ESPN top-100 recruit. In the most recent season, he showcased his skills with 48 receptions, 668 yards, and four receiving touchdowns. A
s he enters the 2024 season as a true junior, Bond finds himself among the elite group of wide receivers poised for the 2025 NFL draft. Notably, he etched his name in college football history with a memorable play during the 2023 season, securing a touchdown pass on the famed "Gravedigger" play to secure victory over Auburn on a fourth-and-31 situation.
Meanwhile, Ewers is not short on ambitions, as he sets his sights on the Heisman Trophy. Leading what many consider college football's most formidable offense, Ewers is determined to make his mark on the field. With a potent combination of talent and determination, Texas fans have every reason to be optimistic as they eagerly await the start of what promises to be an electrifying season.
Ewers' completion rate stood at a respectable 70.7% across 11 games, notably punctuated by his record-setting outing in the Big 12 Championship Game versus Oklahoma State. Despite grappling with an AC joint sprain that sidelined him for two games, Ewers managed to compile a decent regular-season resume.
While guiding the Longhorns to a 9-1 record as the starting quarterback, one of his most memorable games was coincidently against Alabama, Bond's former team. Against the Crimson Tide, he threw for a season-high 349 yards and three touchdowns, solidifying his status as one of the game's top quarterbacks.
