5-Star CB Tony Grimes Commits To UNC

Posted Jun 30, 2020
Tony Grimes, one of the top defensive backs in the nation, announced Tuesday he will play football at North Carolina. Grimes, a 5-star cornerback who attends Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, chose the Tar Heels over Ohio State, Georgia, and Texas A&M. “I love the coaching staff, in particular Coach Brown, Coach Bly, and Coach Bateman,” Grimes said. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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