Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is weighing the possibility of using transfer player Boo Carter on offense for the Buffaloes. While the roster currently lists Carter solely as a defensive back, Sanders hinted that the former Tennessee standout could line up as a wide receiver or even in the backfield if the team needs him.
Background and college career
Carter arrived in Boulder after two seasons with the Tennessee Volunteers, where he appeared in 21 games and earned SEC All‑Freshman honors as a return specialist. In his freshman year he led the conference with a 16.5‑yard punt‑return average and posted 1,795 all‑purpose yards and 27 touchdowns. He also recorded 102 tackles and two interceptions on defense.
After an injury‑shortened 2023 season, Carter entered the transfer portal and chose Colorado, attracted by the chance to learn from Hall of Fame defensive back Deion Sanders.
Coach Sanders’ outlook
“If I wanted to put him on offense, I think he could shine there,” Sanders said in a recent interview. “He has to focus on dominating the defensive game and then we’ll see about that.” Sanders added that Carter is “the best athlete on the team” and could become a professional prospect within a year.
Potential offensive role
Offensive coordinator Brennan Marion runs a fast‑tempo “Go‑Go” system that employs unbalanced formations. Carter believes his two‑way experience could fit that scheme, saying, “I’ve played both ways my whole life. That’s a goal that I want to reach.”
Fellow defensive back Cree Thomas, also a transfer, agrees that Carter’s athleticism could translate to the receiver position, noting, “He’s an explosive guy. I think he could play receiver if they let him.”
What’s next for the Buffaloes
The Buffaloes open the 2026 season on Sept. 3 at Georgia Tech. While the team finished 3‑9 last year, Sanders hopes that adding versatile players like Carter will improve both the defense, which allowed 30.5 points per game, and the offense.
Fans will be watching the spring practices closely to see whether Carter receives any offensive snaps before the season begins.
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