Boo Carter shares statement on departure from Tennessee football program
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Boo Carter wrote a heartfelt message to Tennessee fans on his social media account on Sunday just minutes after On3 reported that the sophomore defensive back was no longer with the program.
The former 4-star recruit who stayed in-state to go to Tennessee is now reportedly heading elsewhere after not even making it through his 2nd season in Knoxville. During his true freshman season last fall, Carter had 38 tackles, 28 of them solo, with 1 sack and 1 interception. He had 25 tackles this season, 16 solo, with 1 sack and 3 forced fumbles.
With the reported sudden end to his time at Tennessee, Carter shared a message with Volunteers fans on Sunday afternoon. He claimed in his post that his 2025 season ended prematurely because of injury, not because of any other issues with the program.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank The University of Tennessee Coaches, administrators and fans for a wonderful 2 years,” wrote Carter. “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!”
Carter never got to play in what turned out to be Tennessee’s final game before his reported decision to transfer. He was suspended from Saturday’s’ home game against New Mexico State, with head coach Josh Heupel declining to say anything more about the suspension other than that Carter failed to meet Tennessee’s “standard.”
Cory Nightingale, a former sportswriter and sports editor at the Miami Herald and Palm Beach Post, is a South Florida-based freelance writer who covers Alabama for SaturdayDownSouth.com.
