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Cain transferring from Illinois

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Desmond Cain barely played in 2016 for the Illinois football team.

And he won't in any future seasons after the Illinois wide receiver announced on his Twitter account on Thursday he is transferring from Illinois.

"After talking it over with my family, it's best to move closer to home to finish off my next few years in college!" wrote the Florida native. "Thank you Illini! Has been amazing these two years I've been here and thank you all for the major support GO ILLINI!"

Cain only caught five passes for 61 yards and one touchdown, playing in five games during Lovie Smith's first season at Illinois.