On Saturday, Tennessee football took to Neyland Stadium for the first scrimmage of the fall camp slate. During the event, defensive back Boo Carter was a participant with the team.
This comes after Carter was held out of the first string of practices during the preparation for the season. He ultimately returned to the practice field to join team activities on Aug. 5.
After the scrimmage, head coach Josh Heupel met with the media to discuss what transpired. He noted Carter did participate, but was hesitant to officially say if he was involved with the offense, as well.
“When we started training camp and I talked to you guys, there were steps that he had to take to continue to earn his place in the scope of what we’re doing as a football team,” Heupel said. “He has taken those steps. He’s continued to grow. I like what he’s been able to do here, in particular the last four days. What’s going to transpire, it’s a day to day. We’re taking it day to day at this point, I guess is the best way to say … Boo was involved in what we’re doing (in the scrimmage).”
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Expectations are high for Carter entering his sophomore season at Tennessee. Carter totaled 38 tackles, one sack and one interception while starting five games at the STAR spot for Tennessee as a true freshman.
Carter also flashed as a punt returner late in his freshman season, totaling 198 return yards on 12 attempts. The Chattanooga native earned Freshman All-SEC honors last season and was a Preseason Third Team All-SEC selection from the league’s media.
Carter flirted with entering the transfer portal back in December after his freshman season, bargaining for the ability to play on both sides of the field and earning a significant payday in the process. With Tennessee low on proven receivers and Carter’s clear talent with the ball in his hands, the sophomore could earn touches on offense this season.
While Carter’s offensive role is still uncertain for the 2025 season, his defensive role is certain. Carter will likely be Tennessee’s starting STAR if he’s able to get ready before the start of the season.
Tennessee football officially began preseason practice on Wednesday and opens up its 2025 season against Syracuse in Atlanta on Aug. 30.
