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Miami football team effort results in Avantae Williams reinstatement

Jan 2, 2020; Orlando, Florida, USA; Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Athletic director Blake James, head coach Manny Diaz and assistant director of recruiting Edwin Pata were thanked by attorney, Michael Etienne for the reinstatement of his client, safety Avantae Williams to the Miami football program on Thursday following charges of felony domestic violence being dropped on August 21.

The Miami football team suspended and dismissed Williams last month after the domestic violence charges. Williams was the second-ranked safety when he signed with Miami in the Class of 2020. After showing promise this spring it’s not clear how Williams will fit into the rotation.