Credit: Associated Press
Pro Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed, the former Ravens safety, is headed back to the University of Miami, head coach Manny Diaz announced Thursday.
The hire is pending completion of a standard background check, Miami officials said.
Reed will advise the second-year head coach in all aspects of the football program and will assist in team building, mentorship and recruiting.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ed back to Coral Gables,” Diaz said in a statement. “He is not only one of the most decorated players in Miami football history but also a devoted Cane who cares deeply about this program.