The Houston Gamblers signed defensive backs Richard Bowens III and Jai Nunn-Liddell on Tuesday.
Richard Bowens III is six foot one and weighs 190 pounds. The 24-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, played one season at Saginaw Valley State in 2022 with 20 tackles (12 solo, 8 assists), one interception, and three pass breakups in ten games for the Cardinals.
Before Saginaw Valley State, Bowens III played three seasons at Iowa State (2017-19) with nine tackles (7 solo, 2 assists), and one fumble recovery in 21 games for the Cyclones.
Then, he transferred to Central Michigan (2020-21) with 28 tackles (18 solo, 10 assists), half a tackle for loss, one interception, six pass breakups, and three kick returns for 48 yards in 14 games for the Chippewas.
Jai Nunn-Liddell is six foot three and weighs 194 pounds. The 25-year-old from Mableton, Georgia, took part in the XFL Combine in Arlington, Texas, in 2023.
Collegiately, Nunn-Liddell spent one season at Troy University in 2016 but did not see any action for the Trojans. Then, transferred to Bowling Green University (2017-18) with one tackle in nine games for the Falcons. In 2022, he transferred to Kentucky State University with five tackles (2 solo, 3 assists) in three games for the Thorobreds.
