Deion Sanders isn’t just talking up another Colorado newcomer. He’s putting Boo Carter in a different class.
The Buffaloes have had only one top-five NFL Draft pick under Sanders, but Coach Prime says the Tennessee cornerback transfer could end up in that kind of conversation if he had another year in Boulder. For this season, Sanders is still calling him a first-round type once the tape starts rolling.
"When scouts come out, he's one of the first young men they ask about. Boo could be a pro this year for certain, but he's be a bona fide top five pick if it was another year.
But this year he would be a first rounder when he puts it all on tape and does what he's capable of doing. That he's the best athlete on the team," said Sanders.
That kind of praise usually means Sanders already has a clear plan for how to use a player, and Carter sounds like a major part of it. The projected two-deep is still not known, but Sanders’ comments make it hard to imagine Carter not starting at cornerback.
This isn’t new territory for Carter. Sanders has been saying for months that the defensive back can do a little bit of everything - safety, corner, slot work and kick returns. Back in April, Sanders went as far as calling him "the best athlete on the team."
That versatility is what makes Carter such an interesting piece for Colorado, especially with Sanders and defensive coordinator Chris Marve able to move him around and let him impact the game in different ways. If Carter delivers the way Sanders expects, he’ll have chances to make noise in some key matchups that could matter to NFL evaluators.
Georgia Tech is one of those chances. The Yellow Jackets gashed Colorado for 320 rushing yards last season, and Justice Haynes and Malachi Hosley are set to lead the ground game again, with Hosley averaging 6.7 yards a carry in the 2025 meeting. Carter could be asked to work closer to the box there, giving him a shot to show he can help shut down the run against one of the nation’s better rushing attacks.
Texas Tech brings a different test. Even without quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the Red Raiders still have wideouts Coy Eakin and Micah Hudson, and the reigning Big 12 champs also feature Cameron Dickey and J'Koby Williams out of the backfield. A takeaway or a strong stop from Carter in that one would get NFL attention in a hurry.
Then there’s Utah on Oct. 17 at Folsom Field. The Utes will likely look familiar despite longtime head coach Kyle Whittingham leaving for Michigan.
Dual-threat quarterback Devon Dampier is back, and running back Wayshawn Parker was a big factor in Utah’s 53-7 win over Colorado, finishing with 145 rushing yards and one touchdown. If Carter can raise his level against Utah’s return game and overall speed, that only adds to the draft chatter Sanders is already stirring up.
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