James “TANK” Carrington
@James_BigTank
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God is GREAT!! 2026#1 DL 2 sport all American 2x all American. Polynesian bowl, adidas and under armor invitee.
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Joined June 2021
Had a great time out in Norman Oklahoma,Thanks for the Genuine Hospitality and Believing in Me‼️ I’ll be Back for Sure‼️#Grateful
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I’ll be @ the USC vs Wisconsin Game this weekend ‼️💪🏽✌🏽
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I’m so Blessed to receive my 5th offer from Michigan @UMichFootball @AKarsch_UM @BiffPoggi #GoBlue #umich 🐺 @reddblaze7333 🔌 @ColtBoyz14u #coltboyz14u 🐴
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Extremely blessed to have received a offer from Florida State University @FSUFootball @Coach_Norvell @odellhaggins @FootballHotbed @CoachJdubSFA @CoachMessay @SFAfootball_MD @MaxPreps
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 I’m Going Back 2 Cali this weekend, where them USC-Trojan fans AT‼️ A Real Trench Warfare, “Gladiator” coming to the Coliseum💪🏽. Lets Go #Defense
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Grateful, Thank God and Everyone Else who wants me to Succeed! Sophomore Season Loading!! @SFAfootball_MD @CoachMessay @RivalsFriedman @MaxPreps @Spotlight39_Pod @MarylandHigh @TheUCReport @SWiltfong247 @ColtBoyz14u @EJHollandOn3
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Blessed to be re-offered by the University of Colorado @CoachMessay @CoachJdubSFA @SFAfootball_MD @_CoachT8nk @Rivals @reddblaze7333
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Extremely blessed to receive a offer from the University of Georgia #GoBulldogs @CoachDiribe96 @UGAAthletics @SFAfootball_MD @CoachMessay @CoachJdubSFA @_CoachT8nk @RivalsFriedman
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Blessed to receive my 16th scholarship from Michigan State @CoachCKap @MSU_Football #michiganstate #msu #michigan #gogreen @CoachMessay @ColtBoyz14u @_CoachT8nk @CoachCammm @CoachJdubSFA
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Blessed to receive my 17th scholarship from Wisconsin @BadgerFootball @CoachHitsch 🦡 @CoachMessay @ColtBoyz14u @_CoachT8nk @CoachCammm @CoachJdubSFA
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Blessed to receive 8th scholarship offer from Texas A&M @CoachE_TAMU #aggies #GigEm #SEC !!! @reddblaze7333 @ColtBoyz14u @CoachMessay
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Grateful 2 be playing in the Under-Armor, Polynesian and Adidas -All American Bowls in January‼️ I don’t 🦆no 💨‼️ I Play every Technique‼️ #1 DL 2026 🤫
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Enroute to the 🙌🏿.Excited to visit The University Of Miami @coach_cristobal @dtrain2901 @CoachT_HarrisJR @GabyUrrutia247 @BenjaminRivals @FootballHotbed @CaneSport @caneville305 @TheCribSouthFLA @SFAfootball_MD
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Blessed to have received another offer from @NDFootball @CoachAlGolden @CoachMessay @CoachJdubSFA @RivalsFriedman @_CoachT8nk @EJHollandOn3 Go Irish!!
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Had a Great Time @AABonNBC 22,000 Fans in the stadium, Thousands more on National TV. Great Experience and we Got the win! Blessed 🙏🏽
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Honored to receive an offer from the university of Alabama #rolltide #alabama #bama @FBCoachWolf 🐘 @CoachMessay @ColtBoyz14u @CoachJdubSFA @CoachCammm
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Been chasing a dream since a kid, always trying to play the best competition, always chasing #1 status. Nobody knows my story, yet very few people really want me to succeed. BUT tune in 2 the ABC-All American Game and the Polynesian Bowl in Hawaii. As usual got plenty to prove‼️
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After a great Big man camp today, and a Sweet visit, I am grateful to have earned a full scholarship offer from @TerpsFootball @coachwill347 @CoachMessay @SFAfootball_MD Go Defense!! 🙏🏽 Thanks to SFA coaching staff, Maryland 🐢 and 757Colts for the early exposure!! 💪🏽
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🚨 Proud 2 Announce 📣 That I have Earned my 11th Offer from @BCFootball @BCEagles @Aazaar23 @CoachMessay @RivalsFriedman @adamgorney @TheSHOWByNXGN @DemetricDWarren @TheUCReport @CraigHaubert @LemmingReport @SFAfootball_MD #Blessed 🙏🏽
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I’m extremely blessed to receive my 13th offer from Syracuse university. @CuseFootball @WRCoachmj @RivalsFriedman @MaxPreps @DmvSportsLive6 @UAFootball @247fbrecruiting @SFAfootball_MD @CoachMessay @WDorsey_7 @CoachJustinAR @_CoachT8nk @reddblaze7333
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Grateful 2 have received my 13th D1 offer from the University of Colorado 🦬 Thanks!! #cubuffs @CUBoulder @djbryant13 @SWiltfong247 @EdOBrienCFB @NPShowcases @RivalsFriedman @MaxPreps @DmvSportsLive6 @UAFootball @247fbrecruiting @SFAfootball_MD @CoachMessay @WDorsey_7
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Blessed to have received a offer from Florida A&M University @CoachPatt_212 @HCWillieSimmons @Coach2Bless @FAMU_1887 @CoachMessay @CoachJdubSFA @SFAfootball_MD @FootballHotbed @MaxPreps
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Happy to receive my 2nd D1 offer as a 2026 DT from @NCState University @coachwiles @reddblaze7333 🚨 #Wolfpack 🐺 @ColtBoyz14u 🔌 #coltboyz @FootballNCState @MichaelClarkPP @InsidePackSport
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Grateful 4 the opportunity 2 compete and showcase my skills!Underclass DL MVP! Thanks 2 @Rivals @RivalsCamp @RivalsFriedman @adamgorney @TheUCReport @DemetricDWarren @SWiltfong247 @BrianDohn247 @TheSHOWByNXGN @EJHollandOn3 @TomLuginbill @CraigHaubert @SFAfootball_MD @CoachMessay
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Extremely Blessed To Receive My 14th Offer From UNC Charlotte!! @BiffPoggi @CoachJustinAR @CoachMessay @_CoachT8nk @WDorsey_7 @reddblaze7333 @MaxPreps
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I will be at the University Of North Carolina Game Today!!
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It’s the hometown offer for me #757 @ODUFootball @Coach_TLucas #gomonarchs @ColtBoyz14u @reddblaze7333 @CoachMessay
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I’m very excited to receive my golden ticket to the rivals underclassmen challenge. @RivalsCamp @RivalsFriedman @CoachMessay @reddblaze7333
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Blessed to receive my 6th offer from Campbell University @CoachPFMiller #rollhumps #camels 🐫 @ColtBoyz14u @reddblaze7333
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Blessed to receive my 3rd D1 offer from @HokiesFB Virginia Tech University @jcprice59 🐔 #Hokies #lunchpailed @reddblaze7333 🔌 @ColtBoyz14u #TheBluePrint #ColtBoyz
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So Grateful,Honored 2 Be Ranked THE #1 DL Nationally 4 the Class of 2026! @JimStefani Promise 2 live up 2 that Everyday! @CoachMessay @WDorsey_7 @CoachJustinAR @SFAfootball_MD 💪🏽 Grateful, Please teach and mold me so I can continue 2 excel, on 2 the NXT Level! @reddblaze7333 🙏🏽
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Black Panther Strong! Black & Gold!! National Ball! Iron Sharpens Iron!! Brotherhood!! Blessings!! Destiny!! Fully Committed!! @CoachMessay @SFAfootball_MD!! Grateful 4 the Opportunity!! 757 💪🏽 DMV 💪🏽. #Coltboys 💪🏽
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I’m extremely blessed to be a Freshman All American Wrestler!! Thank you to my dad and all my coaches that are pushing me to be my best.
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Thanks to @BCFootball and Especially to @CoachV_Yagi!! I had A great time with my Teammates Today at the School! Go Defense 💪🏽!! Can’t wait 2 Return!! 🙏🏽
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Went 4-1 wrestling this weekend to help win a unanimous team tournament win. SFA 💪🏾💪🏾🤼♂️🤼♂️
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Go green Go white. Michigan State Fans Thanks for the love.
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I had a great time at @RivalsCamp Went 10 for 12 against 3 and 4 stars even know I think I should’ve gotten MVP I still had a great time and a great experience.@RivalsFriedman @CoachMessay @reddblaze7333
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I will be in Paradise today checking out FAU. Go Owls! @FAUFootball.@CoachTomHerman.@Coach_JLove.@MattSmiddy.@CoachJoeyG.@FAUOWLACCESS @FootballHotbed
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James Carrington @James_BigTank Blessed and Proud To Have Received My First HBCU Division 1 Football Offer From Jackson State University!! Lets Go Defense! @CoachHarrellJSU @reddblaze7333 @GoJSUTigersFB @CoachRLilly @OscarSmithFB @ColtBoyz14u @MrPaulHutsonJr #Defense #757FootBall
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265# !! Good inside or Out, Thanks All-AmericanBowl and Adidas! ➡️Sr. Year Loading. #Blessed!!
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Back in Baltimore!! Time 2 ⏰ in!! 757 💪🏽!! Going 4 this MVP!! @reddblaze7333 @UANextFootball 🙏🏽!! Lets Go!! #757Coltz
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Weighed in at 260# yesterday!! Wrestling Practice! Heavy Hitting Hammers!! Glad 2 Be Back. @TylerStiles91 🙏🏽 Coach!
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4 Months of Progress!! ⏰ Definitely A little Stronger, Taller and Heavier!! 🦍 Might Not Be in Spring Camp!! But i’m Working!! 🏋️♂️💪🏽 Can’t wait 2 Join the SQUAD!! SFA 🏈 🏆🖤💛🖤💛 #TrenchSpecialist #Defense!
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Blessed to receive my 4th D1 offer from @OleMiss 🔴🔵⚪️ #HottyToddy @CoachPartridge 🦈 @ColtBoyz14u 🐎 @reddblaze7333 🔌 #2026kid
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2025 or 2026 “D-Line” Don’t Believe the Hype!! The Man Right Here! Before Official practice Starts With the Best HS 🏈 team in 🇺🇸! SFA 6’3 270 Pounds!! FRESHMAN!! @RivalsFriedman @BappNAinEZBino @adamgorney @TheSHOWByNXGN @DemetricDWarren @TheUCReport @TomLuginbill @CraigHaubert
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Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Buffalo @ronwhitcomb #hornsup #gobulls @ColtBoyz14u.@reddblaze7333 @CoachMessay
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All Work No Play. This is what I Love!! #1 DLineman 2026! I Stay working so you can’t catch me. 🏃🏾♂️🏋️♂️ 🤼♀️ 💨
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Excited to be in College Station on 11/16, where are those Aggie Fans @‼️ #Aggieland #Defense #SEC #TexasAM ‼️ Thanks Coach Chaos 4 Believing in Me💪🏽
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Thank God For A Safe and Productive Camp! It’s Official Go Time !!
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Couple of Reps from @RivalsCamp Grateful 4 the opportunity! Can’t wait 2 return. @SFAfootball_MD @CoachMessay @WDorsey_7 !! Can’t wait 2 Join the Team!! #Blessed 🙏🏽
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Thanks Dude.
With the help of my Dad I’m going to highlight younger recruits who I find interesting. 2nd Baller: @James_BigTank . Interesting fact: a 9th grader 👀with 13+ scholarship offers (ND, Bama, MSU, etc), from Virginia and is big time wrestler. I think James is visiting UM soon.
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Grateful.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ James Carrington (@James_BigTank) will be honored as a 2025 Navy All-American tomorrow at 8 pm ET. #NavyAAB 🇺🇸 @AmericasNavy
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I’ll be at USC Game this weekend. Thanks for having me ‼️ Fight on. ✌🏽💯
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Had the Golden 🎫 as an 8th grader. But it’s time 2 ⏰ in! Thanks Rivals, but going to join the Squad Today!! Time 2 WORK!! LETS GO!! SFA 💪🏽!!! # DEFENSE !! 757>📍Bmore!!
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Follow my 8wk Work-Up! Watch my Progress getting back 2 Game Shape!Week1 =4-27/28!! @CoachMessay @WDorsey_7 @SFAfootball_MD @ColtBoyz14u @RivalsFriedman @RushUniversity @MrPaulHutsonJr @All My D1 Offers So Far🙏🏽 I’m Working!
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Thanks 2 @SFAfootball_MD @CoachMessay @UANextFootball it was awesome to take the field with such great talent!! @ SFA Pro Day By UA!! It really hurt 2 not finish, really was looking forward to competing with you guys!! Back in the lab 2 better prepare!! 🙏🏽
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Got that 1st place Hardware 2Day!! SFA Wrestling 💪🤼♂️!!!
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Tune in and watch me work. Thanks! Had a great week! Blessings!.
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Still Putting N The Work! Wrestling and Football Bck 2 Bck Practice! Lifting and doing Cardio at Home! Grateful 4 My Blessing! Thanks UA, Thanks 2 All My Coaches Wrestling and FB! Go Tigers! Go 757Coltz14u. #Covidseasonreloading. Class2026
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Took 5th place this weekend, need to be in better shape!! “Dad Post lol”. Big Tournament though!! Great job medaling!! Happy 16th Bday Son!! You Definitely becoming the warrior I raised you 2 be. Love You!!
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Thanks Coach.
Freshman @James_BigTank is the #1 DT in #2026 class & may be the best player over all !! Won the gold ball @RivalsCamp #NewJersey north/midatlantic region
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Thanks @757ColtsNation @reddblaze7333 Happy to be apart of the Team. Two Award Winners. 757 💪🏽
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Grateful. 1st team All American Defense.
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Got A lil work in this weekend, with both squads! Felt Great to be back out there! SFA 💪🏽 #1DEFENSE
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I am extremely excited to be wrestling for the Freshman All American title down in Va next weekend.Thanks to my coaches and teammates!!
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Came 4 the 💨 2 reps was all i could get!! I think I represented my future school well @SFAfootball_MD !! Thanks 2 @UANextFootball 4 the invite. @CoachMessay 4 his support and @reddblaze7333 4 the 🔌!! 757 💪🏽 #757Coltboyz
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Blessed to be ranked #9 overall in the state of Maryland @ #285, Thanks 2 coach McClain and coach Hunter! Thanks 2 SFA Wrestling! SFA Academy! Great 1st season as a Team! 💪🏽 Lets Go!! #nodaysoff Always Working!
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Lost in finals, Took 2nd in Maryland Independent Schools State Championships!! Freshman season ending, Sophomore season Loading!! SFA 🤼💪🏽🥈
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Coming for #1 and I’m still a DT too.
A major impact off the edge, these are the top 10 defense ends in the nation in the updated ESPN Jr. 300 📈 @TomLuginbill @CraigHaubert @DemetricDWarren
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You get to keep your helmet. What a Blessing. Mahalo, see you Sunday.
THESE ARE 🔥!. Introducing the 2025 Polynesian Bowl helmets by @RiddellSports!. 🔵 or 🔴?. #PolyBowl 🏈🤙🏽🌴 . @nflnetwork
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@CoachRLilly @OscarSmithFB For the next Four years I’m proud to announce that I will Bleed these Colors. Real Dogs come to play with Real Dogs. Let’s Get it. #Moneyteam #TigersPride
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Thanks Coach Frankie Knox! For pulling a few strings and getting me on the sidelines and chatting with a few coaches! The atmosphere was crazy! VT VS VA. Go Tech!!Go Cavaliers. 1st unofficial/official College Visit!!
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Unfortunately I made it to the Game but couldn’t play, unforeseen circumstances! No symptoms at all! I promise I will be back my Sr. Year! @UANextFootball You can bet the House on that!! Lock Me in Now 2026!Looking 2 Dance on the Biggest Stages. Come get Me!
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Thanks 2 Texas and Penn State For the Early Birthday Wishes. Thanks to God for Blessing and Keeping me another year. Big 18, grateful to be here in Hawaii attending the @polynesiabowl 💪🏽🌺🎂🎊🥳
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