North Carolina has made yet another in-state addition to its defensive back haul. On Tuesday evening, Tymir Brown verbally committed to the Tar Heels.

"... This is not a four-year decision, but a 40-year decision. I take great pride in committing to the University of North Carolina," Brown announced.

Brown, a 6-foot, 170-pound cornerback from Jacksonville (N.C.) High, chose UNC over his other nine finalists: Appalachian State, Duke, East Carolina, UNC, NC State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, and West Virginia.

Back in June, fellow defensive back Dontavius Nash verbally committed to UNC. Additionally, Caleb Hood, an athlete that potentially projects as a DB in college, pledged in January. Both Hood and Nash are Tar Heel State products.

In fact, nine of UNC's 10 verbal commitments are from N.C. -- four-star wide receivers Gavin Blackwell and Kobe Paysour, four-star linebacker Power Echols, four-star quarterback Drake Maye, four-star defensive lineman Keeshawn Silver, and four-star athlete Gabe Stephens are the other North Carolinians who have pledged to the Heels.

"It's in-state. The coaches are great," Brown said. "I really like the family vibe there. And I like the atmosphere."

During his junior season, playing quarterback in a split-back, outside veer offense was Brown's focus. There, he was second on the team in rushing (716 yards and 11 touchdowns with a 7.8 yards-per-carry-average). He also threw for 635 yards and four touchdowns.

However, as a freshman, Brown beat out an upperclassman to became a starting cornerback for Jacksonville High. He finished his sophomore campaign with four interceptions, returning two of them -- and a pair of punts -- for touchdowns.

"He's a great kid, great speed, good hips, good feet, [and] strong for his size," Jacksonville High head coach Beau Williams said. "He's a long-armed guy who can run. He's physical. He's a D-I corner."

Jay Bateman, UNC's defensive coordinator, spearheaded the Heels' courting of Brown.

According to the 247Sports Composite, Brown is a high three-star prospect, the No. 21 recruit in the state of North Carolina, and the nation's No. 29 athlete. UNC has now secured eight of the 247Sports Composite's top 21 prospects in the state of North Carolina

Don Callahan Evaluation:

Given his fluidity, loose hips, ball skills, balance, and instincts, Tymir Brown should develop into a cover cornerback at the next level. When he arrives in college, he'll be understandably green because he has primarily played quarterback at Jacksonville (N.C.) High and rarely faced passing offenses. Given his slipperiness and vision as a ball carrier, he may also contribute as a returner.