Delvon Simmons Announcement: What the 4-Star Recruit Means To North Carolina

Delvon Simmons had many suitors on this National Signing Day. There was never any clear indication where he was headed until he donned the Tar Heel blue moments ago. 

The 4-star recruit from the state of Pennsylvania chose to help UNC continue its tradition of big, strong defensive linemen. 

Here's some more information on Simmons. 

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Background

Defensive Tackle

McKeesport, Pennsylvania

6'5", 265 pounds

McKeesport High School

Recruiting Grades

Rivals: 4-star 

No. 1 prospect from Pennsylvania

No. 80 overall prospect in the nation

No. 5 Defensive Tackle

Schools Considered

Rutgers

USC

Texas Tech

Oregon 

Iowa

Pittsburgh

North Carolina

Evaluation

At 6'5", 265 pounds, Simmons is built more like a defensive end than a tackle, but he will be even more of a disruptive force in the middle of the defensive line. 

Simmons played defensive end in high school and he does need to add some weight to reach his full potential at tackle in college. 

What Simmons Means To North Carolina

With all the losses that the 'Heels have had on defense between the agent scandal and graduation, Simmons will help UNC's D-line depth immensely. 

UNC is known for its big, mean defensive line. Simmons is just another big-time prospect in a long line of Tar Heels linemen. 

With returning DT Quinton Coples and incoming JUCO recruit Sylvester Williams, UNC's line appears to be ready to continue the UNC defensive line tradition.