After missing UF game, kicker Colton Boomer will transfer from UCF
UCF kicker Colton Boomer has announced he intends to use the NCAA’s redshirt rule and enter the transfer portal.
Boomer became the sixth player in the past week to opt out of the season and transfer. He announced his decision on social media Sunday night, a day after the Knights lost at Florida.
In a post on X, Boomer wrote: “To the UCF Fans – I love you guys so much. Kicking Bombs together has been on of the greatest privileges of my life. I always tried to make you proud and I gave you my all. From my first game at FAU, to Boise, to Norman, and to that last extra point at TCU, I will always be a Knight at heart. The Bounce House Boom will always be a blessing!”
— Colton Boomer (@BoomerColton) October 6, 2024
Boomer, who signed out of Lake Mary High, appeared in 29 games at UCF, connecting on 30 of 42 field goals (71.4%) and 109 of 113 extra points (96.5%). This season, Boomer was 3 for 6 on field goals but missed his final three kicks — two were blocked during the Knights’ 35-34 win at TCU on Sept. 14.
Boomer had a stellar freshman season, connecting on 14 of 15 field goals (93.3%) and 97.7% extra points (42 of 43).
However, he struggled with an injury during his sophomore season and his accuracy dipped. Boomer connected on13 of 21 field goals (62%) and 48 of 50 extra points (96%). Those struggles led to Boomer seeing a sports psychologist to build his confidence.
He didn’t travel to Gainesville for Saturday’s showdown with Florida, opening the door for redshirt freshman Grant Reddick to assume kicking duties. Reddick connected on a pair of field goals in the 24-13 loss.
Coach Gus Malzahn said Boomer was dealing with an ankle injury and had hoped to have him back.
“He’s been fighting through and just got to the point where he couldn’t do it, so Grant got in there,” Malzahn said Saturday night.
Boomer becomes the latest UCF player to utilize the redshirt rule, which permits a player to keep a year of eligibility if he doesn’t play more than four games in a season. Receiver Xavier Townsend, offensive tackle Wes Dorsey, edge rusher Kaven Call and safeties William Wells and Bryon Threats also opted out.
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