Class of 2019 quarterback Sam Howell switched his commitment from Florida State to North Carolina at a 2:30 pm signing day ceremony on Wednesday afternoon at Sun Valley High School in Monroe, N.C. Howell is a 6-foot-1, 220-pound quarterback and ranked as the No. 87 overall player in the 2019 class and the No. 3 pro-style quarterback, according to the 247Sports Composite ranking.

Howell had previously been verbally committed to Florida State since April 9.

The addition of the four-star quarterback moved UNC's 2019 class to No. 36 in the country. After signing with North Carolina, Howell immediately became the jewel and headliner of the Tar Heels's 2019 class.

The Monroe (N.C.) Sun Vally product became a clear priority for new head coach Mack Brown and his staff when they were hired in late November and early December. Brown, along with assistant coaches Tim Brewster, Tommy Thigpen, Phil Longo, and Dre Bly all played a role in recruiting and landing Howell to UNC.

Check out reactions from social media to Howell's commitment to North Carolina including video of the UNC staff when they saw the four-star put on the Carolina blue hat.