The NFL Combine has always been a stage for college players to showcase their skills, and this year was no exception as Texas athletes, Isaiah Bond and Matthew Golden, made headlines with their remarkable performances. Isaiah Bond, a talented wide receiver from the University of Alabama, clocked in an impressive 4.24 seconds in the 40-yard dash, a time that has garnered attention and praise from fans and analysts alike. Renowned NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah commented on Bond’s incredible speed, saying, “He has the potential to be a game-changer at the NFL level with that kind of speed.”
Meanwhile, Matthew Golden of the University of Houston also turned heads by running the fastest 40-yard dash from the Texas cohort, finishing at 4.26 seconds. NFL Hall of Famer and renowned quarterback Quinn Ewers highlighted Golden’s impressive showing, stating, “Matthew Golden has the ability to not only compete at the next level but potentially emerge as a top prospect in the upcoming draft.”
The Combine serves as an essential platform for these athletes as they try to impress coaches and scouts ahead of the NFL Draft. With performances like these, both Bond and Golden have positioned themselves as top prospects worth watching. As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, their impressive speed will undoubtedly raise their stocks in the eyes of NFL teams looking for quick and agile players.