Class of 2018 cornerback Donte Burton (Lawrenceville, Ga./Central Gwinnett) has de-committed from North Carolina.

The 6-0, 164-pound prospect from Georgia had been committed to UNC since July 31, announcing his decision on top of a castle at his high school.

2018 cornerback Donte Burton.

CarolinaBlue reached out to Burton on Thursday evening for a comment on why he de-committed:

"There were a lot of changes on defense. Coach Warren left, Coach Chizik said we were fine, then he left. I just want a fresh start."

When asked Burton did say that UNC will remain in the running.

Burton has numerous offers including Virginia Tech, Oregon, Pittsburgh, West Virginia, Missouri, Vanderbilt, and many others.

Burton's recruiting coach was Charlton Warren who left UNC for Tennessee in January.

This is back-to-back cornerback de-committments for the Tar Heels. In-state defensive back D.J. Crossen de-committed from North Carolin back on Jan. 26.

North Carolina now was one pledge for the 2018 class --- offensive lineman Avery Jones.