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Oregon State wide receiver Richard Mullaney is transferring, the school announced Friday evening.

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Oregon State wide receiver Richard Mullaney has decided to transfer, the program announced Friday evening.

Mullaney, a rising senior known for his top-notch hands, compiled 83 receptions for 1,160 yards and five touchdowns during his OSU career. After recording his best season in 2013 (52 catches for 788 yards), Mullaney missed about half of the 2014 campaign with a serious elbow injury. He returned to action during spring practice, lining up plenty with the starters near the end of those workouts and scoring a touchdown in the spring game.

"OSU and Reser Stadium will always be a special place for me and I'm very thankful of 'Beaver Nation' for all the support," Mullaney said in a release. "I also want to thank Coach (Gary) Andersen for his support in my decision. I wish him and all of my former teammates the best of luck this season."

Added Andersen in a release: "I want to thank Richard for his contributions during this coaching transition. It is his choice to transfer and we will support him as he moves into the next phase of his life."

Even with Mullaney's transfer, the Beavers remain deep at receiver.

Junior Victor Bolden led the Beavers with 72 catches and 798 yards a season ago, while sophomore Jordan Villamin enjoyed a breakout second half of the season (35 catches, 578 yards, team-high six touchdowns) while stepping into Mullaney's starting role. Sophomore Hunter Jarmon, junior Rahmel Dockery and junior Malik Gilmore have also contributed during their career, while sophomore Xavier Hawkins, redshirt freshman Datrin Guyton and incoming freshman Paul Lucas are intriguing young options at the position.

Mullaney graduated this spring, meaning he will be immediately eligible to play for another Football Subdivision School under the NCAA's post-graduate transfer rule.

-- Gina Mizell | @ginamizell