Tennessee coach Josh Heupel confirmed Tuesday that star defensive back Boo Carter still is with the team. The Knoxville News Sentinel reported last week that Carter had missed "numerous" team activities and had been confronted by team leaders about the absences.

Coach Josh Heupel said Tennessee football player Boo Carter remains on the 2025 roster despite missing multiple team activities in the summer.

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel said Tuesday that sophomore defensive back Boo Carter is with the Volunteers as they start preseason practice. When Carter gets back on the field, however, remains to be seen after he reportedly missed workouts this summer.