AUSTIN, Texas , Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lamborghini Austin announced today that Isaiah Bond and Michael Taaffe were selected as Promotional Partners for the 2024 season based on their strong academic achievements, community leadership, and success on the field.

Bond, a sports management major and junior wide receiver is a former 4-star recruit from Buford, Georgia who transferred to The University of Texas after two successful seasons as a star wide receiver for Alabama. 

Taaffe, a sports management major and junior safety from Austin, TX is a former walk-on player at The University of Texas who worked hard to earn a scholarship and become a defensive starter. 

"The Lamborghini Austin Promotional Partner Program rewards student-athletes for success in the classroom, contributions to their community, and performance in sports. Our committee selected two outstanding student-athletes who took a unique path on their University of Texas journey, who achieved success in the classroom as well as on the field, and who will join forces to lead the Longhorns in their first year of competition in the SEC. We are proud to announce Isaiah Bond and Michael Taaffe as our Lamborghini Austin 2024 Promotional Partners", commented Bruce Knox, Managing Partner of Lamborghini Austin. 

Past Lamborghini Austin Promotional Partners include Bijan Robinson (former Longhorn and current Atlanta Falcons running back), Jaylan Ford (former Longhorn and current New Orleans Saints linebacker), Jake Majors (current Longhorn center), and Jordan Whittington (former Longhorn and current Los Angeles Rams wide receiver). 

The Lamborghini Austin Promotional Partner program is not affiliated with the University of Texas.

About Isaiah Bond

Isaiah Bond is a sports management major and junior wide receiver from Buford, Georgia. 

Academic Achievements

• Dean's List – 2022
• Dean's List - 2023
• SEC Honor Roll – 2023
• Black Scholars - 2023
• The National Society of Leadership and Success Member - 2023
• NCAA Elite Student Athlete Leadership Symposium - 2024

Athletic Achievements

• 65 catches for 888 yards, 13.7 yards per reception and five touchdowns
• Preseason All-SEC Team – 2^nd Team Wide Receiver
• 3x Georgia high school football state champion
• Selected to the All-American Bowl
• Georgia high school 100 meter and 200 meter state track champion

About Michael Taaffe

Michael Taaffe is a sports management major and junior defensive back from Austin, Texas. 

Academic Achievements

• Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll - 2021
• Academic All-Big 12 Second Team - 2022

Athletic Achievements

• 2023 All-Big 12 Honorable Mention
• 2023 Burlsworth Trophy Nominee
• 74 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, three interceptions, six passes defended and one blocked punt
• 2x Texas high school state champion and 2x defensive MVP

About Lamborghini Austin

Lamborghini Austin is an authorized Lamborghini dealership located in Austin, Texas and has been recognized with Lamborghini's prestigious Campione award for six straight years from 2018-2023.  For more information, visit www.LamborghiniAustin.com.

Media Contact: Jeremy Jaramillo, jeremy@lamborghiniaustin.com

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