Tai’Yion “Tank” King,

Tai’Yion “Tank” King

Linebacker

2026 Class

6'2" Height

215 Weight

Port Arthur Memorial School

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About Tai’Yion

Tai’Yion “Tank” King is a 6'2" Linebacker in the 2026 class. “Tank” King attends Port Arthur Memorial in Texas. “Tank” King's Player Profile was created on August 21, 2023. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Tai’Yion “Tank” King is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Cole Dobbins

Prep Redzone Scout

One of the best linebackers in the entire country, “Tank” is the leader of the suffocating Titans defense. King is a true do-it-all at the backer position, shifting inside and out. showcasing great burst off the ball into the backfield along with stellar play in space. He possesses fluid footwork and great pad level, setting himself up to make plays around the box or in the backfield. Tank’s short-area quickness, ability to strike out of his hips, and high-motor make him look ready to be an effective tackler at the next level already. He also has great bend on the edge which he utilizes to sack the quarterback and blowup handoffs. The Texas A&M Aggie pledge will look to make things difficult for Ball tonight and help secure the victory.

Week 3:
10 tackles
2 TFL
1 Sack#Focused #PAvsEverybody pic.twitter.com/lvHN6pWo3S

— TaiYion.TANK.King2026 (@TKing2026) September 13, 2025

9 months ago

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Alin Edouard

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Tai’yion made his presence felt on defense with a couple of big hits that swung momentum and energized his team. His physicality, timing, and aggression showed he’s a player who isn’t afraid to make game-changing plays and set the tone for the defense. Performances like this highlight why Tai’yion is a force to watch this season.

10 months ago

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Marcus Henry

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

A tone-setter for the Titans’ defense, King is an elite linebacker with the tools to dominate at the next level. At 6-foot-2, King brings a blend of sideline-to-sideline speed, violent hands, and the ability to diagnose plays quickly. Whether he’s plugging gaps in the run game or coming off the edge as a blitzer, King consistently disrupts opposing offenses.

His physicality and technique allow him to shed blocks with ease, and he’s shown an advanced understanding of leverage and pursuit angles. Committed to Texas A&M, King is already regarded as one of the top defensive players in the state for the class of 2026.

11 months ago

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Marcus Henry

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King plays with great speed, his ability to read, diagnose and close on ball carriers allows him to be a difference maker on the defensive side of the football. He plays under control, he has great instincts and he has superb vision that enables him to make plays from sideline to sideline. He keeps his feet hot, never getting stuck in the mud, allowing him to be active and disruptive defensively. He rushes the passer well, he takes on blocks using his length to keep blockers off of him and he closes on the quarterback with violent intentions. He is a superb open field tackler, King takes proper angles to the ball carrier and he lays the wood. King was highly productive his sophomore season, with 138 tackles, 8 sacks and 22 tackles for loss. King is one the most disruptive defenders in his class and he plays at a different speed from his opponents. A double digit offer recruit, he has spring visits set up with Notre Dame, SMU, Baylor, Texas A&M and Texas.

2 years ago