The waiting game is finally over.

Michigan State can officially welcome back linebacker Ed Davis, as head coach Mark Dantonio announced Friday that the pass rusher was cleared by the NCAA for a sixth year of eligibility.

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Davis missed the entire 2015 season after suffering a torn ACL in camp last summer. After graduating this summer, he was able to officially apply to the NCAA for a sixth-year waiver.

Although he wasn't officially cleared until Friday, he's been practicing with the team since applying for the sixth year back in August.

The return of Davis gives Michigan State even more depth at an already loaded position. Davis broke out in 2014 with 58 tackles, 12 of which went for loss, and seven sacks for 33 yards. He was expected to be at least an All-Big Ten performer last season before the injury.

Dantonio has said that Davis will have to work his way back into football shape and get confidence back in his knee. With that, it's not likely he comes in and starts right away, but he will be a dangerous situational pass rusher.

It's also worth noting that Davis is the cousin of 2018 Ohio athlete Xavier Henderson, who committed to the Spartans on Friday.

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