We haven’t seen too many impact freshmen during the Josh Heupel era at Tennessee, but that could change this year. Boo Carter wasn’t the highest ranked player in Tennessee’s class of 2024, however his play-making ability might just be immediately put to use in the Vols’ rebuilt secondary.
The four-star athlete was a two-way player in high school, winning the Mr. Football award as a senior. He could have landed on either side of the ball at this level too, but Tennessee has a more immediate need on the defensive side of the ball. The Vols saw their entire starting secondary — and plenty of veteran depth — exit the program.