Fort Lauderdale (FL) HS: Named 1^st Team All-State in the discus and shot put as a senior after earning 3^rd Team All-State recognition in the discus as a junior… Placed fifth in the state championships in both events as a senior, while he finished in fifth in the shot put and ninth in the discus as a junior… Was a the district runner-up as a sophomore in the shot put… Turned in a personal best distance in the shot put (57’) and discus (181’)… Spent three years on the track and field team, along with two on the football team and one on the wrestling team…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he posted 20 tackles, three forced fumbles, as well as a sack, fumble recovery, blocked field goal, blocked punt and scored a touchdown against Pompano Beach (FL) High… Is working on a minor in culinary arts and would like to transfer to either USC or UCLA… Likes to play football and is active in community service in his spare time… Nicknamed “Sam”… Is the son of Stephen and Patricia Carrington… Born in Broward County (FL) on February 10, 1991…..