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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Trio of Tanks in 2026 class making fans remember their name
Nick Lucero/ There is Tank Dell and Tank Bigsby. New Seattle Seahawks defensive end Demarcus Lawrence, who spent a decade with the Dallas Cowboys, goes by Tank. Big, strong, tough guys play football so the nickname applies. But this recruiting cycle there seems to be an inordinate amount of Tanks and all of them are highly rated prospects with the genesis of their nicknames all coming from unique places. Advertisement MORE GORNEY: QB dominoes | West prospects on flip watch | Biggest storylines heading into huge recruiting weekend | Finalists beginning to crystallize for top prospects CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State TRANSFER PORTAL: Full coverage | Player ranking | Team ranking | Transfer search | Transfer Tracker RIVALS CAMP SERIES: Rivals Five-Star heading back to Indy | Rivals Five-Star roster | Schedule/info There is five-star edge rusher Anthony 'Tank' Jones, the best of the bunch. The Mobile (Ala.) St. Paul's standout has Alabama leading his recruitment with Texas A&M right there and a host of other SEC suitors as well. Advertisement His story might be the best of all and the most befitting of such an apt nickname. 'My dad named me that when I was younger because I was big, slow, used to break everything,' Jones said. 'I also like broke my arm when I was younger and I didn't cry. I was always tougher, always played with big kids.' The five-star Jones is now the big kid and he's dominated at the high school level. That's why he's being so heavily pursued by powerhouses across the Southeast and beyond. James 'Tank' Carrington has not been called his first name for years since he picked up his nickname in youth football. The high three-star defensive tackle now at Irvine (Calif.) Crean Lutheran was 9 years old playing boys much older than him and still dominating. Advertisement His coach at the time, Frankie Knox, took to calling him Tank. It stuck. 'I was playing junior pee wee at nine and some kids were 11,' Carrington said. 'I was the strongest and most dominant player on the team. We went to nationals. I had played rec ball before that but my weight made me play up. 'They called me Tank cause nobody could handle me. (Knox) said in 30 years he had never seen a kid like me and I would play on Sunday. Been Tank ever since.' Those are unique stories. For Tai'Yion 'Tank' King, his is even extra special because it reminds him of his grandfather. The four-star linebacker, who has Texas A&M, Notre Dame and others heavily involved in his recruitment, was not born big. The Port Arthur (Texas) Memorial standout was only three pounds and born premature but that didn't stop his grandfather, Todd, from giving him that nickname. Advertisement 'I was a preemie when I was born, just three pounds, and when I was about 2 years old my grandpa started to call me Tank because I was strong for the kids that were my age,' King said. 'And, of course, being a preemie at birth, no one would really think about being strong like that. And the name really just stuck. "A lot of people don't know my real name and I'm cool with that. I love the name Tank so when they call my name at the football game I know I'm making my grandpa proud.'
Yahoo
05-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Texans WR Tank Dell to have ACL surgery on Wednesday
Tank Dell's next step in the recovery process is officially underway. The Houston Texans' second-year wide receiver will undergo surgery to fix his torn ACL on Wednesday morning. Dell, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in mid-December against the Kansas City Chiefs, is expected to miss a majority, if not all of the 2025 season. Although it will be an extremely long road back, Dell is expected to make a full recovery, according to multiple reports. The former third-round pick will have the opportunity to resume his career at some point, likely by the 2026 season. #Texans WR Tank Dell announces he's going in for his second surgery today as he continues recovery process of injured knee. — Sam Warren (@samwarren_3) March 5, 2025 Dell posted to his Instagram on Wednesday morning ahead of the surgery, letting fans know he was in the next stage of his recovery. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans mentioned that Dell continues to rehab, but he's noticing a positive outlook toward a stronger recovery time. 'I just start with his mindset," Ryans said at the NFL scouting combine last week. "Seeing Tank around the building the past couple of weeks, seeing the shift in his mindset, seeing renewed energy, seeing Tank being the Tank that everyone knows with a smile, just excited about the recovery process." The torn ligaments mark the second major lower-body injury suffered by Dell since being drafted out of the University of Houston in 2023. During his rookie campaign, he suffered a broken leg in early December against the Denver Broncos. #Texans wide receiver Tank Dell undergoing surgery today to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament. Previously, Dr. Walter Lowe repaired his lateral collateral and medial collateral ligaments torn in December game at Arrowhead Stadium. Road to recovery continues @KPRC2 — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 5, 2025 The Texans are expected to be in the market for at least one receiver this offseason. Several prospects have been linked to Houston in the draft while multiple free agents also come to mind. Houston has just over $9.8 million in cap space following the restructured deal of Nico Collins ahead of free agency. This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans WR Tank Dell to have ACL surgery on Wednesday
USA Today
13-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
ESPN reveals Texans' biggest need for 2025 offseason
What's the top need for the Houston Texans to address entering the 2025 offseason? Is it addressing a receiver room that now could be without Tank Dell and Stefon Diggs? Is it focusing on stabilizing an offensive line that allowed 54 sacks in 2024? Is it adding another running back to take pressure off C.J. Stroud and the passing attack? The short answer from ESPN: If it's about elevating Stroud, it's a requirement for the Texans to solve before Week 1. Houston might have returned to the postseason after finishing 10-7, but the offense regressed. In 2023 during Stroud's breakout campaign, ranked 12th in yards per game (342.4) and 13th in points per game (22.2). Last season, with what was expected to be an upgraded offensive personnel headlined by the arrival of Diggs and Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon, the Texans finished 22nd in yards per game (319.7), 21st in passing yards per game (207.4), and 19th in scoring (21.9 points). Moves to fix the offensive and line and receiving room don't entirely have come in free agency, though the more talent there, the more room for growth. Houston could also stockpile talent in the upcoming draft, maximizing the potential of Stroud while still on his rookie deal. The Texans own just over $2 million in cap space and six picks in the upcoming draft, so there's little margin for error. There's also little time left to take advantage of Stroud's team-friendly deal in what could be a third postseason appearance.
USA Today
10-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 NFL draft: These 5 Senior Bowl pass-catchers would be perfect fits for Chiefs
The 2025 NFL draft features one of the deepest tight end pools in recent history, but the wide receiver class lacks stardom. Both position groups took center stage at the Senior Bowl as top prospects from around the country converged on Mobile, Ala. Several potential targets for the Kansas City Chiefs made strong impressions. Senior Bowl attendees compete in three days of practices and the culminating game. Throughout the week, receivers compete 1-on-1 against cornerbacks, while tight ends compete against linebackers and safeties in receiving and blocking drills. Receivers and tight ends also participate in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 sessions during practice. The Senior Bowl routinely serves as a proving ground for elite prospects. Tank Dell, Trey McBride, Ladd McConkey, Puka Nacua, Ricky Pearsall and Jayden Reed attended the game within the past few years. The Chiefs could land their own impactful Senior Bowl alumni this spring. Below are five prospects who moved up draft boards after their performances in Mobile:
