As the 2025 season winds down, more college football stars are expected to announce their intentions to enter the transfer portal. A few big names have already made the move, including Tennessee defensive back Orlando “Boo” Carter. Here are five potential landing spots for the former four-star prospect.
5 Transfer Portal Landing Spots for Tennessee DB Boo Carter
Although Carter hasn’t had his best season in 2025, posting a 67.1 (D+) grade in PFSN’s CFB CBi metric, he’s still currently ranked as the No. 1 overall prospect in the transfer portal by 247Sports and would be a significant addition for multiple programs. Here’s a look at the schools where he’d be a great fit.
1) Michigan Wolverines
During Carter’s high school recruiting process, he took official visits to Tennessee, where he ultimately committed, and to Michigan. There’s a strong chance the young defensive back still has interest in playing for the Wolverines, and it’s likely the program remains interested in him as well.
Michigan consistently produces one of the best defenses in college football, and its 2025 unit is no exception, ranking 22nd in the country according to PFSN’s CFB DEFi metric. Adding Carter to an already strong secondary would be a great move for both the Wolverines and the young defensive back.
2) Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech has quickly emerged as a premier college football program, largely thanks to its significant NIL resources. In the 2025 transfer portal cycle, the Red Raiders showed their ability to attract top talent, landing the No. 2 portal class in the country according to 247Sports.
The Red Raiders’ defense has been elite this season, ranking third in the nation in PFSN’s CFB DEFi metric. That success should make Texas Tech an appealing destination for Carter, and the program would undoubtedly be eager to add a player of his caliber to its secondary.
3) Miami Hurricanes
The Miami Hurricanes rebuilt their entire secondary through the transfer portal last season and are likely to add more defensive back talent this offseason. Carter is a versatile player, having demonstrated his ability to play boundary cornerback, safety, and nickel throughout his college career.
That type of versatility is exactly what Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman wants on his defense, which ranks fifth in the country this season in PFSN’s CFB DEFi metric, making Carter a natural fit for the Hurricanes.
4) Alabama Crimson Tide
Carter is from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and likely chose the Volunteers out of high school to stay close to home. While Tuscaloosa isn’t in the same state, it’s only about a three-hour drive from his hometown.
The Crimson Tide has a long history of developing elite defensive back talent. While Nick Saban is no longer there, the defense has remained strong under head coach Kalen DeBoer, ranking 13th in the nation this season in PFSN’s CFB DEFi metric. Their defensive prowess, combined with their proximity to Carter’s home, makes this pairing a great fit.
5) Colorado Buffaloes
While Colorado has struggled in 2025, head coach Deion Sanders is likely to attract top transfer portal talent, as he has throughout his time in Boulder. Carter had a lot of interest in the Buffaloes out of high school, taking two unofficial visits with the program.
Colorado’s defense ranks 74th in the country this season in PFSN’s CFB DEFi metric, and is in desperate need of talent at defensive back. If Sanders reached out, it’s likely the young defensive back would still be interested in joining the program.
