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Ed Reed’s Strong Recruiting Has Been Crucial for the Canes

20 years later and the leader on the greatest college football team ever assembled is still a game changer for the Hurricanes. When Ed Reed signed as Chief of Staff back in January of 2020, there was much anticipation on his influence with upcoming players. In just over a year, Reed has already made dramatic improvements to a program in need of a comeback.

The Hurricanes landed top prospects at the safety position in the past two recruiting cycles. Here are some of the names.

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Avantae Williams

The 1st ranked overall safety in the 2020 class was a favorite to land with the Florida Gators until Ed Reed stepped in and won the recruiting battle.