The rising sophomore is arguably Tennessee's top returning defensive player, and the Knoxville News Sentinel reported that after he missed numerous team activities, Carter was confronted by team leaders. Sources told CBS Sports that an altercation occurred on July 16 between Carter and teammates, and that Carter has not been with the team since.

Tennessee Vols DB Boo Carter's former agent speaks on the drama surrounding the former 4-star recruit originally appeared on A to Z Sports. The status of Tennessee Vols sophomore defensive back Boo Carter is still up in the air.

Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter is projected to be one of the team’s most important contributors on the field in 2025, but his place with the Volunteers is