Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Boo Carter was named a preseason freshman All-American by one media outlet.
Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter has heard his name a lot this offseason. The dynamic true freshman wrapped up his high school career by making the state championship game and earning Tennessee 6A’s “Mr. Football” Award. He enrolled at the University of Tennessee for spring practices and began to turn heads – now, injuries have thrown him into a potential starting role just eight months after he left high school.
Many understood that Carter would have a significant role on special teams during his first year on Rocky Top, and rotational defensive snaps were expected to be a part of the equation. He’s suddenly their top candidate to start at STAR against Chattanooga, and many national analysts are picking up on the hype surrounding his name.
