Boo Carter

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Boo Carter
Tennessee Volunteers–No. 23
Position Defensive back
ClassFreshman
Major Marketing
Personal information
Born: (2005-10-09) October 9, 2005 (age 19)
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career history
College
High school Bradley Central (Cleveland, Tennessee)

Orlando "Boo" Carter (born October 9, 2005) is an American football defensive back for the Tennessee Volunteers.

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Early life and high school

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

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]

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References

  1. ↑ Dowden, Dale (December 5, 2023). "Coveted 4-star Vol commit, Boo Carter, wins Mr. Tennessee Football". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  2. ↑ Ramey, Grant (July 17, 2024). "Tennessee freshman Boo Carter is 'going to make a bunch of plays'". On3.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ Ezman, Alfred (June 18, 2023). "BREAKING: Boo Carter Announces Decision". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  5. ↑ Crowell, Evan (December 20, 2023). "Boo Carter Signs With Tennessee Football". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ Sparks, Adam (August 9, 2024). "Boo Carter, DeSean Bishop surging and other Tennessee football scrimmage takeaways". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  8. ↑ Paschell, David (August 31, 2024). "Vols notebook: Boo Carter stays busy during his UT debut". Chattanooga Times Free-Press. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  9. ↑ Paschall, David (October 14, 2024). "Pili out for season for Vols; Boo Carter honored by SEC". Chattanooga Times Free-Press. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  10. ↑ Leuzzi, John (October 19, 2024). "Did Alabama-Tennessee officials miss Vols' Boo Carter swinging at Kendrick Law?". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  11. ↑ 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.
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