4-Star CB Tayon Holloway Commits To UNC
Tayon Hollway, a 4-star cornerback who attends Green Run High School in Virginia Beach, VA, has committed to North Carolina, he announced Christmas Day.
Holloway, who is 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds, is the second member of the class of 2022 to commit to the Tar Heels, joining Taychaun Chapman, who announced his decision on Dec. 19. He’s also from the Tidewater area in Virginia.
“I chose UNC because me and Coach Dre’ (Bly) built a relationship where I feel like it’s real and genuine,” Holloway told THI. “Also, I think he can make me into one of the top DBs in college football, plus it’s close to home.”
UNC’s cornerbacks coach, Bly is also from the “757” in Virginia and has made considerable inroads in the region on the recruiting trail. Among his prized recruits so far is current freshman Tony Grimes, a 5-star prospect from Virginia Beach who enrolled at Carolina a year early this past August and has now started the Tar Heels’ last three games.
Grimes’ success, Bly’s understanding of the area and his ability to relate to players from that region were huge elements in helping Holloway make his decision.
“Definitely,” Holloway said. “I feel like he’s bringing in some pieces that’s going to make a difference at UNC.”
Holloway is rated the No. 60 overall prospect nationally in the class of 2022, including the No. 8 player at his position. He’s also the No. 4 overall prospect in talent-rich Virginia, which is loaded for this class.
Holloway chose UNC from a top six list that included Penn State, Florida State, Maryland, Pittsburgh, and Virginia Tech. He also had offers from Alabama, Oregon, Texas A&M, Virginia and many others.
Deana's Take...
"Another huge pickup in the state of Virginia in getting high 4-star defensive back Tayon Holloway. The Tar Heels are making their mark in the Tidewater region especially Coach Dre’ Bly. This is the second big-time recruit from the Tidewater region of Virginia. With the Heels getting high 4-star defensive back Tayon Holloway, the Tar Heels are putting a big Carolina Blue flag there for recruiting purposes. You can possibly expect more to follow. "