IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Iowa defensive back David Cato and running back Josh Brown have decided to transfer.

The Hawkeyes say in a statement released Wednesday that both players will seek schools closer to home.

Cato, a sophomore from St. Petersburg, Fla., played in 12 games last season and made six tackles.

Brown, a 5-foot-11, 200-pound freshman from Arlington, Texas, didn't have a carry in 2009.

Iowa, which finished 11-2 and ranked No. 7 in the final Top 25 poll, return a number of young players at both running back and in the defensive backfield.

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