UNC Cornerback Tony Grimes Poised For Breakout 2021 Season

Posted Jan 20, 2021
Tony Grimes came in during the second half of North Carolina's 59-53 win over Wake Forest in a starting cornerback role and never looked back. Grimes started UNC's next four games and finished the season as a starter. Grimes's PFF grades in the Orange Bowl were the best by any defensive back who played in a New Year's Six bowl game this year. (Inside Carolina)

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