Oklahoma Sooners sneak in one more commit into their 2026 class after stealing him away from ACC foe
The Oklahoma Sooners were able to steal away Tank Carrington from Florida State.
After losing out on Davian Groce, a 2026 wide receiver recruit, to Florida, the Oklahoma Sooners had one more recruit to go after until they could wrap up their 2026 class. That was Jake Kreul, whom they landed.
So, many assumed their class was pretty much done until National Signing Day, when there could be a few flips here and there. Then, on Saturday, news broke that they snuck another commit into the 2026 class.
They were able to steal him away from an ACC foe, too.
Sooners steal Tank Carrington from ACC foe
Tank Carrington is now the newest member of the Oklahoma Sooners’ 2026 recruiting class. He’s a defensive lineman from Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine, California, and is known for his size, strength, and speed, which would make a ton of sense, since his nickname is Tank. At around 6’3″, 255-ish pounds, he has been dominating high school offensive lines.
During his junior year at Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, he recorded 33 tackles, 14 for loss, and nine sacks, with a standout 3-sack game in a state championship. Carrington’s recruitment has been a whirlwind, which is why getting this steal over an ACC foe is such a big deal.
He initially committed to Florida State on June 16, 2025, but decommitted on August 13, 2025. Now, three days later, he’s committed to the Sooneers. With over 30 offers from schools like Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, and USC, he’s a highly sought-after prospect.
Ranked as a four-star prospect by some outlets, he’s No. 50 among defensive linemen by Rivals and No. 487 overall by 247Sports Composite. Selected for the Navy All-American Bowl and Polynesian Bowl, Carrington’s senior season will be key as he aims to solidify his status as a future SEC standout, and he could very well make that jump from a three-star by some outlets to a four-star.
The Sooners see him as a better player than his rating may indicate. And, this is what they do – go off what they see, not what the rankings see.
