Oklahoma lands commitment from 2026 DL James ‘Tank’ Carrington

Crean Lutheran (Calif.) 2026 protective lineman James Tank Carrington has actually committed to Oklahoma.

The 6-foot-2, 240-pound Carrington just recently backed off his verbal from Florida State. He ends up being devote No. 17 for the Sooners in the 2026 class.

Carrington adds to a Sooners class that the Rivals Market previously ranked No. 21 nationally. He is the country’s No. 50 defensive line recruit.

The defensive front is a point of emphasis for head coach Brent Venables and his personnel in this cycle as Carrington joins defensive lineman Brian Harris in the fold along with edge rushes Jake Kreul, Daniel Norman and Matthew Nelson.

Carrington became a nationwide hire his freshman year. His offer list consisted of USC, Oregon, Georgia, Miami, Texas A&M, LSU, Nebraska, Michigan and Alabama.

Moving on Oklahoma is still wanting to land another protective target in T-Ron Richardson. They’re battling Virginia Tech for Richardson.

Carrington took his main visit to Oklahoma the weekend of June 6. Future defensive line coach Todd Bates was his lead recruiter.

Carrington was picked to play in the Navy All-American Bowl this previous January.