The Houston Gamblers bolstered their 2026 roster on Thursday by signing wide receiver Kobe Hudson, offensive lineman Victor Curne, defensive end Matt Harmon, and defensive back Zy Alexander, as confirmed by the UFL Transactions page. These acquisitions aim to strengthen the team’s competitiveness for the upcoming season by adding promising talent with varied professional and collegiate experience.
Kobe Hudson’s Journey and Performance History
Kobe Hudson, standing six feet tall and weighing 193 pounds, entered professional football as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers in May 2025. The 24-year-old from Pine Mountain, Georgia, appeared in three preseason games during 2025, totaling three receptions for 19 yards before his release in August 2025. His college career began at Auburn University (2020-21), where he accumulated 51 catches totaling 650 yards and four touchdowns across 23 games.
Following his transfer, Hudson played for the University of Central Florida from 2022 to 2024, significantly increasing his production. He achieved 130 receptions for 2,311 yards and 19 touchdowns in 37 games. In the 2024 season, Hudson recorded a career-best 47 receptions for 770 yards and four touchdowns in 12 games, showcasing his role as a key offensive contributor for the Knights.
Victor Curne’s Offensive Line Credentials
Victor Curne, a 26-year-old local talent from Houston, Texas, measures six feet four inches and weighs 320 pounds. Although undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, Curne signed with the Michigan Panthers in August 2024, appearing in five games during the 2025 season with two starts. The Panthers averaged 24.5 points per game and amassed over 327 total yards nationally, advancing to the 2025 UFL Championship Game before re-signing Curne in July 2025.
In college, Curne played four seasons at the University of Washington (2018-22), where he featured in 26 games at right tackle and earned All-PAC 12 Honorable Mention honors in 2020. He subsequently transferred to Ole Miss in 2023, where he played multiple tackle positions in 13 games, permitting only one sack over 385 pass blocks. Ole Miss’s offense performed strongly, ranking among the top 20 nationally in categories including total and passing offense, first downs, and scoring.
Defensive End Matt Harmon’s Experience and College Impact
Matt Harmon, who stands six feet six inches tall and weighs 240 pounds, signed as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings in May 2025 before being released in June the same year. The 25-year-old from Rockwood, Michigan, played seven collegiate seasons at Kent State University from 2018 to 2024. Over 49 games, Harmon recorded 105 tackles, including 11.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, and one interception, along with seven pass breakups and multiple forced fumbles and recoveries.
His final collegiate year was marked by career highs, including 56 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss over 12 games, reflecting his steady development as a key defensive contributor for the Golden Flashes.
Zy Alexander’s Defensive Prowess and Accolades
Defensive back Zy Alexander, a 24-year-old from Loreauville, Louisiana, is six feet one inch tall and weighs 187 pounds. After going undrafted, Alexander signed briefly with the Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills in 2025, participating in preseason action with the Bills. His college tenure included three seasons at Southeastern Louisiana University between 2020 and 2022, where he amassed 95 tackles and nine interceptions, returning two of those interceptions for touchdowns over 30 games.
Alexander earned extensive recognition during his 2021 campaign, including First Team All-Southland Conference, First Team All-Louisiana, and multiple All-American honors by Phil Steele and the Associated Press. In 2022 he maintained high performance levels with seven pass breakups and three interceptions, before transferring to LSU for the 2023-24 seasons. At LSU, he continued to prove his defensive skills by contributing 77 tackles, 4 interceptions, and 11 pass breakups across 19 games.
Significance of the New Signings for the 2026 Campaign
The additions of Hudson, Curne, Harmon, and Alexander provide the Houston Gamblers with a mixture of offensive versatility and defensive depth heading into the 2026 season. Each player brings a history of strong collegiate production and exposure to professional environments, which is expected to enhance the team’s overall performance. With these signings, the Gamblers appear positioned to contend more effectively within the UFL, potentially impacting their standings and postseason opportunities.
REMOVED FROM ROSTER:
DALLAS
RB, Isaiah SpillerDC
DE, Phil HoskinsHOUSTON
CB, Clarence Lewis
T, Jordan WilliamsLOUISVILLE
RB, Kalen Ballage
G, Logan Bruss
C, Matthew Cindric
C, Doug KramerST. LOUIS
WR, Gary Jennings Jr.
G, Addison West— UFL Communications Department (@UFL_PR) February 20, 2026
