After his senior season, he was named a High School All-America n at free safety. He played in the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. At the University of Michigan, Avant played as a wide receiver and on special teams. He played sparingly as a freshman, but as a sophomore emerged as the Wolverines ' number-two receiver, behind Braylon Edwards. During his sophomore season in 2003, Avant caught 47 passes for 772 yards.
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