UAB lands 2 Power Five transfers with local ties Updated Jan 19, 2021; Facebook Share Bill Clark has added some talent to UAB’s roster. Two Power Five transfers — former Mississippi State running back Lee Witherspoon and ex-West Virginia linebacker Charlie Benton — are transferring to UAB, AL.com has learned. The Witherspoon news was first reported by 247Sports. Witherspoon, a Birmingham native, broke the Alabama state record with 53 rushing touchdowns as a senior at North Jackson High School in 2018. He ran for 136 yards at Mississippi State the last two years and started one game this season. Benton, who played at Opelika High School, was an opening game starter for West Virginia in 2018 before suffering a season-ending injury.