Tony Grimes Officially Joins UNC Football Program

Posted Jul 30, 2020
Tony Grimes, a five-star recruit and the No. 1-ranked cornerback in the class of 2021, has chosen to reclassify to the class of 2020 and join the football program for the fall semester. "We're thrilled to welcome Tony to our program," said UNC football coach Mack Brown. A native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Grimes was listed as the nation's No. 7 player. (GoHeels.com)

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