Bowens III Is Latest Cyclone Signee

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State football program announced today that three-star prep defensive back Richard Bowens III has signed his letter of intent to play football for the Cyclones.

Bowens, who is rated as a top-50 cornerback nationally by both Scout and Rivals, will be an early enrollee as a freshman and begin classes at Iowa State for the spring semester.

#17 Richard Bowens III
Defensive Back
6-1, 175, Fr.
West Bloomfield, Mich. (St. Mary's)

High School
Chose Iowa State over Iowa, Minnesota, Cincinnati and Syracuse … three-star recruit by Scout, ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals … rated as a top-50 cornerback nationally by both Scout (No. 46) and Rivals (No. 49) … listed as the third-best cornerback in Michigan … ranked as the sixth-best player in the Detroit area … named to the Detroit Dream Team by MLive … all-state selection … member of three-straight D3 state title teams … team finished 10-4 and beat Muskegon in the 2016 state championship game, 29-28 … sealed the quarterfinal victory over Dewitt with an interception … tallied 35 tackles and five interceptions as a senior … also had nine kickoff returns for a 28.4 average … returned a kickoff 95 yards for a TD … also a standout in track & field, winning back-to-back D2 state title in the 300-meter hurdles … owns a state record time of 37.46 … coached by George Porritt.

Matt Campbell on Bowens III
"Richard is a winner. His team won the state championship and he is a state champion 300-meter hurdler. He's got great speed and length at the corner position. He knows how to win and be successful. We are excited to get him in at mid-year and get him some quality reps."

Iowa State University Athletics

Bowens III Is Latest Cyclone Signee

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