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Sanders Sees First-Round NFL Draft Potential in Carter
2 Aug
Summary
- Deion Sanders believes Boo Carter has first-round NFL draft potential.
- Carter earned All-Freshman honors at Tennessee in 2024.
- Colorado aims to use Carter at cornerback for 2026 season.
Colorado coach Deion Sanders has high expectations for transfer Boo Carter, projecting him as a future first-round NFL Draft selection. Carter, who possesses SEC experience, earned All-Freshman honors in 2024 at Tennessee after recording 25 tackles and leading the conference with a 16.5-yard punt return average.
Carter's versatility saw him line up at multiple positions for the Volunteers, including slot, nickel, and safety, as well as contributing in the return game. Having logged over 660 career snaps, he arrives at Colorado with significant experience against high-level competition. This move provides Carter a fresh start following team-rule issues at Tennessee.
Colorado's coaching staff, including nickel backs coach Kevin Mathis, has been impressed with Carter's immediate impact, with Mathis comparing his talent to Travis Hunter. The Buffaloes plan to deploy Carter at cornerback, leveraging his coverage skills to bolster the defense for the 2026 season and potentially develop him into an elite defensive prospect.
