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Ron Prince could be leaving his position as Rutgers' offensive coordinator after just one season to join the Detroit Lions Staff, according to a report.

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Rutgers may be in the market for yet another offensive coordinator, with Ron Prince apparently set to bolt after one year to join the Detroit Lions under new coach Jim Caldwell, according to a report.

Dave Birkett, Lions beat writer for the Detroit Free Press, tweeted today that "One name I'm told will be on Jim Caldwell's staff: Ron Prince."

He later added it would be as an assistant, not the offensive coordinator.

Prince came to Rutgers after serving as assistant offensive line coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2012 and as the assistant offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in 2010-11.

His departure would come at an awkward time: The next crucial recruiting contact period starts Thursday, and head coach Kyle Flood is still trying to fill the vacant defensive coordinator's position as well as another assistant coaching spot.

OPENINGS:

Resetting the Rutgers coaching staff if Ron Prince leaves

If Prince leaves, Rutgers will head into its inaugural Big Ten season with its fifth different offensive coordinator in as many seasons.

Prince and Lehigh head coach Andy Coen were the finalists for the offensive coordinator's position last year. Brian Angelichio, who spent the past two seasons as the Bucs' tight ends coach after holding the same position at Rutgers in 2011, would also likely receive consideration for the position if Prince leaves.

On the defensive side, Flood has both former Rutgers defensive coordinator Robb Smith -- linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season -- and former Boston College head coach and defensive coordinator Frank Spaziani as his top targets.