For those not as familiar with former Alabama transfer wide receiver Isaiah Bond’s game, his hype may be a bit surprising. Ranked as the top wide receiver and a top-five player in the portal, one would expect a receiver with a legitimate wide receiver one track record, someone who has put up over a thousand yards in his career.
So many fans were likely shocked to see that outside of his infamous 4th and 31 Iron Bowl heroism, Bond was far from a standout producer. Though still just a sophomore, Bond put up under 700 yards with four touchdowns last season, ranking 16th and 17th in the SEC respectively. Oftentimes, however, the rankings and stats don’t tell the full story, and what’s most important can often be the praise, or critique, of those around them.