One of Tennessee’s biggest rivals is reportedly a school to watch for former Vols defensive back Boo Carter
Defensive back Boo Carter was dismissed from the Tennessee Vols football program in November.
One of the Tennessee Vols’ biggest rivals is reportedly a team to watch for former UT defensive back Boo Carter.
Carter, who is transferring after being dismissed from Tennessee in November, is a former four-star recruit who was named to the SEC All-Freshman team in 2024.
According to On3’s Pete Nakos, Alabama is one of the “early schools to watch” for Carter.
Texas Tech, Nebraska, Miami, Louisville, Kentucky, and Texas A&M are other programs to watch for the former Vol, according to Nakos.
Carter, a Chattanooga native, totaled 63 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, and one interception during his two seasons at Tennessee.
Why was Boo Carter dismissed from Tennessee?
Carter was expected to be one of Tennessee’s most important players in 2025.
Tennessee, in fact, was planning to use the dynamic defensive back some on offense this season.
Carter, though, missed some team activities/workouts during the summer, which didn’t sit well with a couple of Tennessee’s team leaders.
At one point in late July, there was a feeling that Carter wouldn’t be on the team in 2025. Josh Heupel and his staff, however, allowed Carter to return to the team, though he had to work his way back into the good graces of his teammates.
Unfortunately for both sides, it just didn’t work out. Carter didn’t seem like his normal self, and his play on the field suffered as a result.
Carter was dismissed from the team after he no-showed for Tennessee’s homecoming game against New Mexico State in November.
“According to a source familiar with the situation, Carter didn’t show up at Neyland Stadium for the No. 23 Volunteers’ 42-9 victory against New Mexico State on Saturday,” wrote ESPN’s Mark Schlabach. “The source told ESPN that Carter had been informed by the coaching staff that he wasn’t going to play against the Aggies because of disciplinary issues. But the coaches still expected Carter to attend the homecoming game and watch from the sideline.”
Carter addressed his departure from the program via a post on social media.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank The University of Tennessee Coaches, administrators, and fans for a wonderful 2 years,” wrote Carter in a tweet. “Unfortunately, my season has been cut short due to injury. I have decided to enter the transfer portal, and I am excited about the opportunities going forward!”
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