Raneiria "RaRa" Dillworth announced his commitment to North Carolina on Friday afternoon, joining a UNC commitment list that already included nine other four-star North Carolinians.

"I just felt like it was the best fit for me," Dillworth said. "My parents, my family liked it. It felt like home. And, I like that I can go there and make an impact early."

Dillworth, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound linebacker from Robert B. Glenn High, selected UNC over co-finalist Alabama. Before narrowing down to the Crimson Tide and Tar Heels, he had a favorite schools list that also consisted of Georgia, NC State, and South Carolina. Auburn, LSU, Michigan State, Penn State, and Tennessee were some of the other schools that also offered.

Defensive coordinator Jay Bateman and area recruiter Phil Longo led UNC's courting of Dillworth.

Class of 2021 linebacker Raneiria "RaRa" Dillworth

UNC's commitment list had already included in-state four-stars Gavin Blackwell, DeAndre Boykins, Power Echols, Kamarro Edmonds, Drake Maye, Dontavius Nash, Kobe Paysour, Keeshawn Silver, and Gabe Stephens. An eleventh four-star, Eli Sutton, hails from Tennessee.

Dillworth's commitment moves UNC's class to No. 2 in the nation in 247Sports' Team Rankings, leaping Clemson.

As a junior, Dillworth was credited with 203 tackles, 107 solos, 29 TFLs, five sacks, and an interception. He returned the INT and two fumbles for touchdowns.

"He's just relentless -- he's full speed to the ball," Glenn High head coach Antwon Stevenson said. "He loves the game of football and has a true passion for it, and that shows, not only on the field but in his preparation...

"I think he's more of an outside [linebacker]. He's just an athlete. I think he could play safety."

In addition to his four-star rating, 247Sports Composite ranks Dillworth as the No. 18 outside linebacker and the No. 223 overall recruit. He's rated the No. 13 prospect in the state of North Carolina.

247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Charles Power evaluates Dillworth as follows: "Possesses a thin, lean frame. [He] has some muscle mass but very little bulk. Will need to add considerable mass to his frame to play linebacker in college, but may not top out over 220 pounds. [He] is one of the fastest defenders in the 2021 cycle with outstanding track times. Should perform well in combine settings. Transfers that speed over to the field, here he was highly productive as a junior. Makes plays both head-on and in pursuit. Shows good play recognition and arrives at the football quickly. Easily tracks down plays in pursuit and makes tackles behind the line of scrimmage at a high rate. [He] also shows the ability to cover and play in space. [He] looks to play with a high energy and effort level. [He] will need to add strength in addition to the bulk to be a full-time linebacker. Could end up as a hybrid box linebacker/safety type depending on where his size ends up once he's in college strength and conditioning program. Projects as a starter at the Power Five level with the upside of developing into an NFL Draft pick."