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University of Arizona cornerbacks coach Donté Williams is a leading option to fill an open space on Nebraska's coaching staff, according to published reports and a source close to the program.

The 34-year-old Williams, who just completed his first season with the Wildcats, could take up the full-time assistant's space that came open Sunday when second-year Husker head coach Mike Riley announced the firing of special-teams coordinator Bruce Read. It's unclear what specific role Williams would own if he accepted the job, or if there might be further shuffling regarding current NU assistants.

HuskerOnline.com first reported Nebraska's courting of Williams and that an agreement between the two could already be in place.

The Nebraska athletic department has made no official announcement, though it could be advantageous for the Huskers to fill the opening sooner than later before a recruiting dead period kicks in Dec. 12.

Williams' background suggests he may be able to help immensely as a recruiter. Although Arizona finished 3-9 this season, Williams is credited with playing a role in at least nine commits in the Wildcats' 2017 recruiting class. In February 2015, Sports Illustrated named Williams a top-10 recruiter.