Boo Carter
| Tennessee Volunteers – No. 23 | |
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| Position | Defensive back |
| Class | Freshman |
| Major | Marketing |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 9, 2005 |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Bradley Central (Cleveland, Tennessee) |
Orlando "Boo" Carter (born October 9, 2005) is an American football defensive back for the Tennessee Volunteers.
Early life and high school
[edit]Carter attended Bradley Central High School located in Cleveland, Tennessee.[1] Coming out of high school, Carter was rated as a four-star recruit, the 3rd ranked athlete, and the 111th overall player in the class of 2024, while also holding offers from schools such as Colorado, Michigan, and Tennessee.[2][3] Ultimately, Carter committed to play college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.[4][5]
College career
[edit]Heading into the 2024 season, Carter competed for a starting spot in the Volunteers secondary, where he earned a starting spot for Tennessee heading into week one.[6][7] During Carter's debut for the Volunteers in week one of the 2024 season, he notched two tackles in a win over the Chattanooga Mocs.[8] In week seven, Carter was named the SEC freshman of the week after notching seven tackles with one and a half being for a loss, and a sack, as he helped Tennessee to a win over the Florida Gators.[9] In week eight of the 2024 season late in the fourth quarter, Carter caused a massive 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on receiver Kendrick Law, which set up a fourth and long which would not be converted, helping the Volunteers upset rival Alabama.[10] In Tennessee's ninth game, against Mississippi State, he served as primary punt returner and recorded his first college interception in the victory.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Dowden, Dale (December 5, 2023). "Coveted 4-star Vol commit, Boo Carter, wins Mr. Tennessee Football". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Ramey, Grant (July 17, 2024). "Tennessee freshman Boo Carter is 'going to make a bunch of plays'". On3.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ Kreager, Tom (June 17, 2023). "Tennessee football lands 4-star Boo Carter, No. 4 prospect in state for 2024". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ Ezman, Alfred (June 18, 2023). "BREAKING: Boo Carter Announces Decision". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ Crowell, Evan (December 20, 2023). "Boo Carter Signs With Tennessee Football". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Mike (August 26, 2024). "Will Boo Carter be the answer for Tennessee football at STAR in Chattanooga opener?". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ Sparks, Adam (August 9, 2024). "Boo Carter, DeSean Bishop surging and other Tennessee football scrimmage takeaways". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ Paschell, David (August 31, 2024). "Vols notebook: Boo Carter stays busy during his UT debut". Chattanooga Times Free-Press. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ Paschall, David (October 14, 2024). "Pili out for season for Vols; Boo Carter honored by SEC". Chattanooga Times Free-Press. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ Leuzzi, John (October 19, 2024). "Did Alabama-Tennessee officials miss Vols' Boo Carter swinging at Kendrick Law?". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ McGee, Trevor (November 10, 2024). "Boo Carter shines on defense, special teams for Tennessee football in win over Mississippi State". The Daily Beacon. Retrieved November 11, 2024.