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Clifton Richardson - RB - Cavaliers

Former Virginia RB Clifton Richardson might explore schools at the FCS level.

"Richardson, who had 96 carries for 425 yards and two touchdowns in his U.Va. career, said he might explore the situations at Old Dominion, Richmond and South Carolina among other schools," beat writer Steve Woods writes. South Carolina was the first SEC team to offer him a scholarship coming out of high school.

Source: Daily Press

May 23 - 1:48 PM

Moses McCray - DL - Zips

Former Florida State senior DT Moses McCray has transferred to Akron

The redshirt senior does have a long injury history, however, including an elbow issue that kept him out most of spring 2010's practices and a foot injury which sidelined him for an entire year.

Source: Brent Sobleski on Twitter

May 23 - 1:25 PM

Blake Bell - QB - Sooners

Oklahoma junior QB Blake Bell has more rushing touchdowns (24) than career passing attempts (20).

The "Belldozer" was used in a specific short yardage package for the last two seasons, which also set back Landry Jones' progression in those situations. The Sooners have an excellent slot target in Jalen Saunders, but it will be Bell's job to get him the ball in stride.

Source: David Ubben on Twitter

May 23 - 1:10 PM

Loucheiz Purifoy - DB - Gators

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay believes Florida junior CB Loucheiz Purifoy needs to add strength and improve in off coverage.

However, McShay thinks the Florida defender "has feet, balance, hips, (and) instincts to become (a) top-tier NFL corner." He went on to add all three of the Gators' corners could be drafted. McShay's counterpart, Mel Kiper, listed Purifoy as the No. 10 overall prospect heading into the 2013 season.

Source: Todd McShay on Twitter

May 23 - 10:57 AM

Steven Bench - QB - Bulls

Penn State sophomore QB Steven Bench will transfer to USF, according to Joe Schad of ESPN.

Bench chose USF over Mississippi State, and will reportedly have a chance to win the starting job this season. "I want to get my face in the play book and get ready to go," Bench said. "Coach Taggart is a real confident guy.... He (Taggart) will play anybody anywhere anytime." Due to NCAA sanctions, Bench will be eligible for the 2013 season.

Source: Joe Schad on Twitter

May 23 - 10:42 AM

Wes Lunt - QB - Cowboys

Former Oklahoma State sophomore QB Wes Lunt will visit Louisville early next week.

Jeremy Rauch of ABC 20 in Illinois notes that there has been no word on if Lunt will appeal any "blocked" schools, including ones in the Big 12, SEC, and Pac-12, along with Southern Miss and Central Michigan. Louisville and Illinois appear to be the favorites at this time.

Source: Jeremy Rauch on Twitter

May 23 - 10:36 AM

Ty Flournoy-Smith - TE - Bulldogs

Georgia sophomore TE Ty Flournoy-Smith is transferring.

The rising sophomore avoided a redshirt season last year due to the lack of depth at the position, but it obviously wasn't enough. Head coach Mark Richt said Flournoy-Smith will likely go to a junior college and has talked to Georgia Military College. He also left the door open for a possible return after the JUCO stint. The tight end was arrested in February for the misdemeanor charge of filing a false report of a crime.

Source: Dog Bytes

May 23 - 10:24 AM

Nick Harwell - WR - RedHawks

Former Miami (OH) WR Nick Harwell will transfer to Kansas.

Harwell was suspended from the team after being arrested, and he was not expected back this season. The fourth year senior was the school's best wide receiver, however, there were times where his hands were very inconsistent. Head coach Charlie Weis was optimistic that Harwell would be eligible for the 2013 season.

Source: Kansas City Star

May 23 - 9:51 AM

Charles Sims - RB - Cougars

Houston senior RB Charles Sims will transfer, according to Rob Sellers of Rivals.

Sims is an extremely talented runner and was poised for a great final season, so this news comes as a surprise. He led Houston with 851 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns to go along with 37 receptions for 373 yards and three touchdowns. Sims will certainly have plenty of options in terms of landing spots. He has already graduated, so Sims will be eligible to play in 2013.

Source: Rob Sellers on Twitter

May 22 - 6:52 PM

Dri Archer - RB - Golden Flashes

Kent State senior RB/WR Dri Archer clocked an electronically timed 4.29 forty.

He checked in at No. 7 on CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman's "Freak List," with only two receivers or running backs listed ahead of him. "Despite his diminutive frame, Archer still ran for 1,429 yards and 16 TDs, with a 9-yard average per carry," Feldman writes. "In eight games Archer had at least one run of 43 yards or longer."

Source: CBS Sports

May 22 - 2:38 PM

Max Tuerk - C - Trojans

USC has moved sophomore Max Tuerk from LT to C.

"It was a little overwhelming in the beginning," Tuerk revealed, "but the more repetitions and the coaching I've gotten has really helped a lot. His main competition for the starting job is Marcus Martin, who is also listed as the school's left guard. Aundrey Walker is expected to claim the left tackle spot.

Source: ESPN

May 22 - 1:00 PM

Marqise Lee - WR - Trojans

CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman writes "there's a good chance" USC junior WR Marqise Lee will see snaps on defense this season.

There was talk of Lee attempting to convince coaches to allow him to play some cornerback last season. The vertical receiver ranks No. 5 on Feldman's "Freak List." USC receiver coach Tee Martin added "He's gotta be in the top five of the most freakish athletes I've ever been around."

Source: CBS Sports

May 22 - 12:11 PM

Damion Terry - QB - Spartans

Michigan State freshman QB Damion Terry could push senior QB Andrew Maxwell for playing time this season.

"I think he's what we're evolving to a little bit quarterback-wise is guys who are a little bit more athletic or (have) ability to move in space, those kind of things," quarterbacks coach Brad Salem said. "I think he's a pretty special player." Maxwell certainly didn't show enough last season to secure the starting job moving forward.

Source: MLive

May 22 - 11:51 AM

Dee Hart - DB - Crimson Tide

After lining up at CB during spring activities, Alabama redshirt sophomore Dee Hart will likely stay at RB.

That assumption is from beat writer Andrew Gribble. The team is relatively young at both spots, but Hart's biggest concern should be his health. He missed the past two seasons due to major knee injuries.

Source: AL.com

May 22 - 11:08 AM

Jameel Poteat - RB - Bearcats

Cincinnati junior RB Jameel Poteat will transfer to Stony Brook.

Poteat will have two seasons of eligibility remaining, and because he is dropping down a level to the FCS, the running back should be able to play in 2013. ""Jameel is a very talented player who will have an immediate impact on our team," head coach Chuck Priore said in a statement. "He possesses a great combination of speed and toughness."

Source: News Day

May 22 - 10:06 AM