Colorado University Athletics

2026 Spring Football Roster

Boo Carter
Jersey Number 6

Boo Carter

  • Position:
    Defensive Back
  • Height:
    5-11
  • Weight:
    200
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Chattanooga, Tenn.
  • High School:
    Bradley Central
  • Prev School:
    Tennessee
AS A TRANSFER
  • Rated as a four-star transfer prospect by 247 Sports.
  • Listed as the No. 74 player in the transfer portal and the No. 4 safety as of January 16, 2026.
  • Enters Colorado as an undergraduate transfer with three years to play two.
HONORS
  • 2025 Preseason All-SEC Third Team (Coaches, Media)
  • 2025 Preseason All-SEC Fourth Team (Athlon)
  • 2024 SEC All-Freshman Team
  • 2024 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll
  • SEC Freshman of the Week (vs. Florida, 10/14/24)
  • 2024 On3 True Freshman Preseason All-American
AT TENNESSEE (2024-2025)
  • Played in 21 career games and made five starts in two seasons at Tennessee.
  • Played in nine games during the 2025 season. 
  • Finished with 25 total tackles, 16 unassisted tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, three pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two quarterback hurries, and one sack.
  • Made an impact as a punt returner with 145 yards on 11 returns with a long of 40 yards.
  • Tied for third in the FBS and first in the SEC with three forced fumbles entering Week 10. 
  • His 90.6 coverage grade against the Bulldogs was the second highest in the FBS by a defensive back during Week 5 
  • As a true freshman he played in all 13 games.
  • Started the final five games of the regular season at the STAR position in UT’s secondary and became a dynamic playmaker. 
  • A 2024 SEC All-Freshman Team selection as a return specialist. 
  • Became the first UT freshman to receive SEC All-Freshman laurels as a return specialist since Shawn Summers in 1992.
  • Led the SEC in punt return average at 16.5 (12 for 198).
  • Finished the year sixth on the team in tackles with 38, including 28 unassisted tackles.
  • Added three tackles for loss, one sack, one interception for nine yards and three quarterback hurries.
  • Gathered three tackles in CFP First Round Game at Ohio State.
  •  Earned his first-career start (STAR) and made four tackles in win vs. Kentucky.
HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS
  • A consensus four-star prospect by the recruiting services. 
  • ESPN listed him as the No. 297 player in the class, the No. 20 athlete, and the No. 6 player from Tennessee.
  • On3 rates him at an 93, the No. 189 player in the class, the No. 5 athlete, and the No. 6 player from Tennessee. 
  • 247 Sports rates him at an 93 and lists him as the No. 149 player in the class, the No. 5 athlete, and the No. 3 player from Tennesee. 
  • 247 Composite: No. 129 player nationally, No. 4 athlete, No. 3 player from Tennessee. 
  • Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 111 player nationally, No. 3 athlete in the class, No. 3 player from Tennessee.
AT BRADLEY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
  • As a senior he played at Bradley Central High School under head coach Damon Floyd.
  • Played in the 2024 All-American Bowl in San Antonio on Jan. 6, 2024
  • Starred at multiple positions for Bradley Central High School in Cleveland, Tennessee, where he helped lead the Bears to an undefeated regular season, a trip to the Class 6A state semifinals and 13-1 overall record in 2023.
  • Named the Tennessee Titans Class 6A Mr. Football Award winner after a phenomenal senior campaign.
  • Named the 2023 Region 2-6A Player of the Year.
  • Finished the 2023 season with 1,795 all-purpose yards and 27 total touchdowns.
  • Totaled 55 receptions for 911 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns through the air.
  • Racked up 102 total tackles and had two interceptions while playing defensive back and also added two return touchdowns on special teams.
  • Played at Chattanooga Christian School during his junior season in 2022, compiling 678 rushing yards, 780 receiving yards and 28 total touchdowns.
  • Earned TSWA Division II-AA All-State honors as a junior after helping lead the Chargers to a 10-3 record and state semifinals appearance.
PERSONAL
  • Orlando Boo Carter is the son of Shareca Carter and Terrence Holland.
  • He has two siblings, brother, BJ Holland, and sister, Amoree Holland.
  • Favorite movie is Friday .
  • Models his game after Tyrann Mathieu.
  • Favorite sport other than football is baseball.
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