Colorado coach Deion Sanders has not been shy about how much he likes Boo Carter, and that alone tells you Colorado expects the Tennessee transfer to be a huge playmaker right away. With fall camp about to start, Carter already looks like one of the most intriguing players on the Buffaloes’ roster because of what he can do, where he can do it, and how quickly Coach Prime believes he can become a difference-maker.Coach Prime Sees a First-Round CeilingNov 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks along the sidelines late in the fourth quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectSanders said on the podcast The CFB Scoop w/Dukes that Carter has the kind of talent that can push him into the first round of the NFL Draft if things go the right way.“That kid right there is going to be a first-rounder either this year or next year,” Sanders said. “I want to keep him.”That is strong praise, even by Coach Prime standards. Colorado does not talk about first-round projections lightly, but Carter is a player who could move fast if his development matches his natural ability.At 5-11 and 200 pounds, Carter brings SEC experience and enough playmaking ability to give Colorado real options in the secondary. The Buffs obviously brought him in because they think he can tilt the defense.Why Boo Carter Stands OutTennessee defensive back Boo Carter (23) moves the ball during an NCAA college football game against ETSU