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5-Star CB Tony Grimes Commits to UNC over Ohio State, Georgia, More

Cornerback Tony Grimes, who is ranked seventh in 247Sports' composite rankings for the national class of 2021, has chosen to attend North Carolina.

Grimes announced his decision on Tuesday, picking the Tar Heels over Georgia and Ohio State.

Don Callahan

BREAKING: The nation's top cornerback, Tony Grimes, has committed to #UNC Grimes is the highest-ranked pledge #UNC has scored in 14 years: https://t.co/5vrMcK20R3 @dhglover @757EliteDB @drebly_32 @CoachBateman @billy_high @CoachMackBrown https://t.co/55rSlfyvFg

Grimes plays for Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The 6'0", 180-pound corner is the top-rated defensive back on the list and only one of three cornerbacks to receive 5-star ratings.