Are they allowing recruits to get out of their NLIs? This also assumes that Buford wants out and wants to come to Illinois which is a stretch. This is a one year ban and he is unlikely to play this Fall anyways.
I see that the NCAA is allowing Seniors to transfer without have to sit out:
OL-Trevour Simms (East StL) & S - Ronnell Perkins (StL) may be worth inquiring about