FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Brandon Mitchell was caught off guard by new coach Bret Bielema's suggestion that he might see action somewhere other than quarterback following the end of spring practice at Arkansas.

Mitchell won't have to worry about that possibility anymore: He is one of four Razorbacks who have been granted their release with the intention of transferring, Bielema said Monday.

The others leaving the school are defensive end Austin Flynn, safety Defonta Lowe and running back Keante Minor. Flynn and Lowe didn't go through spring practice, and Bielema had previously said they would transfer.