Mack Brown, Coaches and Fans React to Five-Star Tony Grimes Commitment

The No. 1 cornerback in the class of 2021, Tony Grimes, announced on Tuesday evening his commitment to North Carolina. Fans, players, and coaches expressed excitement over social media.

The No. 1 cornerback in the class of 2021, Tony Grimes, announced on Tuesday evening his commitment to North Carolina. His commitment is the first time a player of his caliber committed to UNC since 2007 and the first time in 1999 that North Carolina football finished in the top 5 of a recruiting class. 

Mack Brown and his coaching staff have completely revamped Carolina's football program in 18 months, projecting them into conversations as contenders for a national championship. UNC's 2021 class is currently ranked fourth in the nation and second in the ACC behind Clemson with 16 commitments. In addition to Grimes joining the star-studded team, UNC will edge out Tennessee for the third-highest class ranking and within smelling distance of the top spot in the ACC. If Payton Page, a defensive tackle from Greensboro, N.C., commits to UNC, Brown, and company will still be ranked fourth in recruiting, but will take have the No. 1 recruiting class in the ACC.

Once Grimes committed, Tar Heel twitter exploded; fans, players, and coaches expressed excitement over the Virginia native with countless gifs and national champion statements.

Something special happening in Chapel Hill!!! 👀👀🐐🐐 pic.twitter.com/8b0QGYi2rE

— Josh Cochran🌵 (@CoachCochranTTU) June 30, 2020

We ain’t playing!!! #CarolinaFootball🏈#BeTheOne #RudeBoyz pic.twitter.com/JkJsuQB4NM

— Dré Bly (@drebly_32) June 30, 2020

Nattyyyy!!🐑 @CoachMackBrown love you man frfr!!💙💙💙 #TarHeelNation #UNC #GDTBATH

— 𝙍𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 (@Raneiria8) June 30, 2020

Welcome to the family brother‼️🖤🤞🏽 @757EliteDB https://t.co/rtHWMY2z3Q

— Sam Howell (@Sam7Howell) June 30, 2020

🐏🐏🐏🔥🔥🔥🐏🐏🐏 #BeTheOne

— Mack Brown (@CoachMackBrown) June 30, 2020

Grimes chose North Carolina over Georgia, Texas A&M, and Ohio State. He said what led him to commitment was the coaches' dedication, and Chapel Hill felt like 'home,'

"I want to start off saying I love the coaching staff, especially Jay Bateman, Mack Brown, and Dre Bly. I felt like UNC was home to me. I trust the coaching staff; I trust them three, and my parents love them."

Without a doubt, something special is brewing in Chapel Hill.

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