Isaiah Bond's Promise to Break NFL Record Backfires With Disappointing 40-Yard Dash

Bond claimed he would break the 40-yard dash record on Friday.

Texas wideout Isaiah Bond answers questions at a press conference during the 2025 NFL Combine. / Stephanie Amador Blondet-Imagn Images

Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond boldly proclaimed on Friday that he was going to break Xavier Worthy's 40-yard dash record at the NFL combine this week. Worthy, also a former Texas product, set the NFL combine record by running the 40-yard dash in a blazing 4.21 seconds last year.

"I'm going to break the record tomorrow for sure," Bond told reporters ahead of the 40-yard dash. "I anticipate running a 4.20 or possibly, if I'm feeling great I might run a 4.1."

Bond proved unable to back up his declaration. Not even close.

On Saturday, Bond ran his first 40-yard dash attempt in 4.41 seconds. His second attempt wasn't much closer to the record as Bond clocked in at 4.39 seconds.

Texas WR Isaiah Bond runs a 4.40u on his second try 🤘

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— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2025

Not only did Bond fall short, but he also was not even a threat to Worthy's record, barely managing to come within 0.2 seconds of Worthy's time. Bond's time was still a strong one for a receiving prospect, but now looks a bit disappointing after he confidently told the media his plans to break the record.

Worthy has since reposted the video of Bond's 40-yard dash with the caption: "Respect those whom came before you."

Xavier Worthy on Isaiah Bond’s 40 Runs:

“Respect Those Who Came Before You.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/BDC6UrneWd

— Orangebloods.com (@orangebloods_) March 1, 2025

Bond's 40-yard dash time ranks fourth among receivers this year at the combine. Fellow Texas receiver Matthew Golden led receivers with a time of 4.29 seconds. Among all positions that have run the 40 so far, he ranks 16th.

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