Breakdown and analysis of new Texans rookie WR Lewis Bond

Here's a breakdown of everything you need to know about Bond and what he brings to the Texans' offense in 2026.

The Basics

Height: 5-foot-11

Weight: 197 pounds

Age: 22

From: Chicago, Ill.

Background

"Lewis Bond is a productive chain-mover with pro-caliber ball skills. He is a quicker-than-fast athlete. He has a compact, running back-style build and a frame suited for working the short and intermediate parts of the field. Bond was an accomplished pass-catcher for Boston College. The3-star recruit from the 2021 class is BC's now all-time leading receptions leader and is fifth all-time in receiving yards. He's proven to be a reliable weapon in the passing game."

Lance Zierlein's Scouting Report

"Hard-hat possession receiver who has delivered with consistency for three consecutive seasons. Bond shines with natural ball skills highlighted by plus catch focus and sure hands to routinely win contested catch battles. Finding separation as a pro will be a challenge. He’s not shifty enough to beat a pro press and doesn’t have the speed or suddenness to break free from sticky man coverage. He might need pre-snap motion or bunch formations to get rolling. Bond will find his best chance with teams who covet pro-caliber ball skills over separation traits." - NFL.com's Lance Zierlein

What GM Nick Caserio said

“Really smart. Really instinctive. Good ball skills. Finds a way to get open. Very productive with his opportunities. I know that it was a player that Coach McDaniels spent time with in the spring on Zoom. He said it was one of the smartest players that he ever talked to as a part of this process and you see that in his play. Very dependable. He's in the right spot. Good football player. I would say he has football player traits. You might look at the card and the measurables and say he's [WR Lewis Bond] a little slower, a little shorter, but he produced consecutively for multiple years. Obviously played in an NFL-style offense, and Coach [Bill] O'Brien's system. Some of the things will carry over. Some of the things will be different."

RAS Score

RAS Score: 5.82 out of a possible 10.00

Grade: C+

""Bond might end up becoming a nice little find who can be a security blanket on certain downs, but there were better receivers on the board when Houston had the pick. It doesn't mean Bond won't pan out, but he better not drop a pass. That's the reason he was the pick. It's his calling card, so if that fails, everything does." - Cole Thompson

Year 1 Role

A No. 4 or No. 5 option in the passing game with upside to grow into a long-term target for C.J. Stroud and the offense. Should fight to contribute on special teams, primarily kickoff, punt return and kickoff return coverage.

Highlights

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