By Mark Pszonak
A player’s future can go in many different ways following an arrest. For Louisville defensive back Tayon Holloway it has led him back to the Cardinals, as he has been reinstated according to a report by Louisville Cardinals On SI.
“University of Louisville student-athlete Tayon Holloway has been reinstated to the football program after the conclusion of his legal matter,” per a statement provided to Louisville Cardinals On SI by a Louisville spokesperson.
Holloway’s arrest happened last November when he was charged with one misdemeanor, fourth degree assault, and one felony, first degree strangulation. This happened after an altercation with his girlfriend, which included Holloway placing a pillow over her face. He was indefinitely suspended by Louisville after his arrest.
The strangulation charge was dismissed on March 27th, while the assault charge was amended to second degree disorderly conduct, to which he pled guilty to. He was able to avoid jail time due to his guilty plea and his ability to follow court orders until June 4th. Holloway was ordered to pay the victim $52.50.
Holloway transferred from North Carolina to Louisville prior to the 2024 season. In his ten games with the Cardinals prior to his suspension he totaled 16 tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack and six pass breakups. He started three of these games.
