Four-Star ATH Boo Carter Announces Commitment Date, Top Schools

Four-star athlete Boo Carter and the Tennessee Volunteers have become almost synonymous at this point. They have been linked to each other throughout Carter's entire process. Carter has been close to making a collegiate decision several times, and Tennessee felt good about their chances in each instance. He has finally set a public commitment date for June 17. He will announce at the 40/40 Club in New York City at 8:00 PM EST. He has five suitors he will be choosing between.

Colorado
Michigan
Ohio State
Oregon
Tennessee

The Chattanooga native has been recruited to play both sides of the football in college but would play defensive back for the Volunteers. Carter has elite athleticism at 5-11 and 175 pounds, projecting him to play STAR in college. He reminds me a lot of Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard; rangy instincts, and a lot of force at the point of contact. Tennessee needs someone who can come downhill from the secondary and play consistent run defense, as it is one of their biggest weaknesses throughout head coach Josh Heupel's tenure. Volunteer Country evaluated Carter in January and laid out the full scope of what Carter brings to whichever college he attends.

"Carter's testing numbers are eye-popping. He runs a 4.39-second forty-yard dash, a 10.7-second 100-yard dash, and a 4.35-second shuttle. Those measurables are unrivaled across the country. His short-area quickness separates him. Carter has elite hip dexterity and ankle flexion, allowing him to change directions in various manners. The Tennessee native knows how to alter his approach based on his position. This is especially apparent at running back. He routinely runs outside zone concepts that rely on his ability to get back inside. While defenders close in, Carter gets low and explodes in a different direction, creating yards of separation. You must be a refined athlete to play as many positions as Carter. Everything looks effortless for him; he glides in and out of breaks, unzips his feet in space, and gets through progressions as a running back. Carter has natural movement from the safety position. He diagnoses, attacks, breaks down while staying in his stance if necessary, then explodes again. The conversation between identifying and attacking is seamless for him."

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