Nick Saban’s daughter Kristen Saban opens up about former Alabama WR Isaiah Bond’s transfer to Texas

Nick Saban's daughter Kristen has defended wide receiver Isaiah Bond amid criticism for his move from Alabama to Texas.

After Saban's retirement, Bond became one of the first players to leave during the transfer window. He has since committed to the Texas Longhorns, sparking backlash on social media.

Kristen, however, did not criticize Bond for his decision and instead wished him all the success with the Longhorns:

"I don't think it's fair to call it jumping ship. Everyone has their own goals that they want to accomplish, and if it is elsewhere, that is totally fine. We want every one of the guys to continue to be successful wherever they are and support them."

Kirsten's Instagram Story Screenshot (Pict Credit: Kristen Saban's Instagram)

Isaiah Bond caught 48 passes for 668 yards and four touchdowns this past season to help Alabama reach the playoff after clinching the SEC title.

However, their dreams of winning a seventh national title with Nick Saban ended with a defeat to Michigan.

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Isaiah Bond calls his commitment to Texas a 'business decision' after Nick Saban's retirement

After entering the transfer portal and committing to Texas, Isaiah Bond said that he made a 'business decision' for himself.

"Just like the business world, you make the best decision for your company. My company right now is my draft stock. I feel like I'm putting myself in position to increase that and have better draft stock."

He added that Nick Saban's retirement played a major role in his commitment to Texas. It will be interesting to see if other key players follow suit and make a transition in the coming days.