Alabama's Isaiah Bond Enters Transfer Portal Following Saban's Retirement

Bond's Potential Transfer Marks Latest in Trend of Alabama Receivers Exiting, DeBoer Named as Saban's Replacement

Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond has entered the transfer portal following the retirement of head coach Nick Saban.
Bond was the team's leading pass catcher in 2023, with 48 receptions, 668 yards, and four touchdowns.
Bond's departure is the latest in a trend of Alabama's wide receivers entering the transfer portal, with 11 wide receivers from the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 recruiting classes having done so.
Bond's potential transfer is a significant blow to Alabama's 2024 offense, as he was expected to take on the leading wide receiver role.
Alabama has settled on former Washington coach Kalen DeBoer as Saban's replacement.