Atlanta, GA -- (Sports Network) - Georgia Tech cornerback Jerrard Tarrant was reinstated to the football team after serving a seven-month suspension.

Tarrant was brought back to the team after all criminal charges against him were dropped. He had been accused of rape.

Tarrant, who will be a redshirt sophomore in 2009, was not allowed to participate in any football-related function, practice or game during the suspension. He also lost a year of eligibility, meaning he has three collegiate seasons remaining.

"After learning that all charges against Jerrard Tarrant have been dropped, he has been fully reinstated to the Georgia Tech football program," Yellow Jackets coach Paul Johnson said. "It is unfortunate that Jerrard lost a year of eligibility in the process, but the charges against him were something that we took very seriously."