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Darius Millines - WR - Fighting Illini

Illinois has dismissed suspended junior WR Darius Millines after his violation of team policy.

Defensive end Darrius Caldwell has also been dismissed. Millines was second on the team with 319 receiving yards on 32 catches in 2012. Head coach Tim Beckman was the one who made the decision.

Source: Associated Press

May 19 - 5:13 PM

Marquise Williams - QB - Tar Heels

Redshirt freshman QB Marquise Williams has re-enrolled at UNC.

Williams had reportedly left the school after signing day, a surprising move at the time. However, it has now apparent that Williams did not qualify academically for the spring semester, but those off-field issues appear to have been cleared. Mitch Trubisky exited spring as the No. 2 quarterback on the roster as a true freshman, but Williams held that spot last year.

Source: Charlotte Observer

May 19 - 4:21 PM

Daniel Jenkins - RB - Wildcats

Former Arizona and current Washington State senior RB Daniel Jenkins will transfer back to the Wildcats.

Jenkins is a graduate student, so we doubt he will have to sit out the 2013 season despite his first transfer only taking place five months ago. He was Arizona's backup running back last season and will likely hold onto that role, even though he went through spring activities with Washington State.

Source: Arizona Daily Star

May 19 - 3:14 PM

Wilson Van Hooser - WR - Green Wave

Tulane senior WR Wilson Van Hooser has asked for his release from scholarship in the hopes of transferring to a different program.

"I need to step up for my family, and I need to be the one to be back in Montgomery (Ala.) to help out as much as I can," Van Hooser said. As the quote says, Van Hooser intends to transfer closer to home. He graduates this spring, so he will not have to redshirt the 2013 season.

Source: The Advocate

May 19 - 1:35 PM

Daniel Schwarz - K - Golden Hurricane

Tulsa starting sophomore K Daniel Schwarz will seek a transfer.

Wide receiver Adam Boyd is also leaving the school, and neither gave a reason, at least publicly, for their departures. Schwarz connected on 12-of-18 field goal attempts and 52-of-59 extra points last season. Carl Salazar, a former walk on, appears to be in line for the starting kicker duties.

Source: Tulsa World

May 19 - 1:14 PM

Delvon Simmons - DL - Red Raiders

CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman reports former Texas Tech junior DT Delvon Simmons will visit USC on Sunday.

Simmons is a former five star recruit and started every game in 2012, registering six tackles for loss, including two sacks. The Trojans are fairly young at the position, with future NFL prospects like George Uko and Leonard Williams leading the way, but that won't stop them from potentially adding Simmons to their roster.

Source: Bruce Feldman on Twitter

May 18 - 3:29 PM

Tariq Edwards - LB - Hokies

Virginia Tech senior Tariq Edwards will continue to start at ILB for the Hokies in 2013.

He will be bookended by Jack Tyler and Ronny Vandyke. These three spots appear to be locked in, but the backup spots are up for grabs. The Hokies have taken a few steps back, but the defense should improve if the offense converts fewer turnovers.

Source: Hampton Roads

May 17 - 1:55 PM

Rashaad Reynolds - DB - Beavers

Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl believes evaluators should keep an eye out for Oregon State senior CB Rashaad Reynolds.

Reynolds "has popped on tape," Weidl tweeted. "Physical, instinctive and has ball production." Reynolds played alongside Jordan Poyer last season, who lacked outstanding physical skill but showed good awareness in a variety of coverages. The senior will start for the third straight year at the position.

Source: Kevin Weidl on Twitter

May 17 - 12:06 PM

Chavas Rawlins - QB - Mountaineers

West Virginia freshman, and early enrollee, QB Chavas Rawlins plans on transferring to a different program.

Apparently the decision relates to former quarterback coach Jake Spavital leaving the Mountaineers for Texas A&M. Rawlins was the only quarterback signed as part of WVU's 2013 class, but the school did bring in transfer Clint Trickett from Florida State.

Source: Post-Gazette

May 17 - 11:34 AM

Tre Boston - DB - Tar Heels

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper ranks UNC's Tre Boston as the top senior S heading into the 2013 season.

"I might be a little higher on Boston than some others, but I really like his ability to cover," Kiper writes. "Like a lot of college safeties, he spent time at cornerback and wide receiver in high school. But the thing about Boston is he could have stayed at corner for the Heels and been pretty good, but he has the size and range to be really good at safety."

Source: ESPN

May 17 - 11:03 AM

Wes Lunt - QB - Cowboys

Oklahoma State could be blocking sophomore QB Wes Lunt from transferring to Big 12 and SEC schools, along with Southern Miss, according to Jimmie Tramel.

Southern Miss has been the logical fit all along, since former Oklahoma State offensive coordinator Todd Monken took over the head coach role there. Other potential destinations not among these possible blocked locations are Illinois and Louisville.

Source: Jimmie Tramel on Twitter

May 17 - 10:39 AM

Jonathan Wallace - QB - Tigers

Auburn offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee said the team will likely adjust their playbooks depending on who wins the starting QB job.

"You've got some guys who come in the first year and you only give them just a little bit of responsibility but what you give them they're really good at," Lashlee said. "A lot of that will be dictated on the quarterback and how fast we can continue to progress. We're always going to do what the quarterback can handle and execute because them being successful, with whatever amount of the playbook is in, is the most important thing for us to have a chance to win and protect the football." We expect Jonathan Wallace to win the job.

Source: AL.com

May 17 - 10:15 AM

Clifton Richardson - RB - Cavaliers

Virginia junior RB Clifton Richardson will transfer to a different program.

Clifton Richardson has been granted permission to seek a release from his scholarship to pursue opportunities elsewhere," said London in a statement. "Clifton will be leaving the University in good academic standing. I wish the best for Clifton as he pursues his academic and athletic goals." Richardson has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Source: CollegeFootballTalk on NBC Sports

May 17 - 9:39 AM

Kelvin York - RB - Utes

With two year starting RB John White IV graduating, Utah plans on featuring four runners to replace him.

Senor Kelvin York is the opposite of White in terms of running style, using his bigger frame to create yards after contact. Lucky Radley has only 15 carer carries, but his touches increased this spring and he is expected to take on a larger role. James "Bubba" Poole was splitting first team reps this spring and although he is very fast, he runs upright. Finally, Karl Williams is another bruising back who wins with will.

Source: Desert News

May 17 - 9:19 AM

Ed Reynolds - DB - Cardinal

ESPN's Mel Kiper lists two Stanford safeties among the top three at the position for the 2014 class.

Ed Reynolds, a redshirt junior, ranks No. 2. "Stanford often had Reynolds playing, essentially, a deep center field, but even from there he was able to make a big impact," Kiper writes. "He doesn't have elite speed, but he anticipates really well, does a good job of not getting pushed out of position by quarterbacks who can use their eyes well, and gets himself in position to jump passes." Junior Jordan Richards ranks No. 3.

Source: ESPN

May 16 - 2:28 PM