#5 Boubacar Traore 2023-24 Football Roster

AS A FRESHMAN (2023)

• Played in five games in his freshman season … Earned a solo tackle, a sack for a six yard loss and forced a fumble
• TENNESSEE STATE (9/2): Made his collegiate debut in the home opener
• CENTRAL MICHIGAN (9/16): Took the field against the Chippewas
• USC (10/14): Earned his first career sack and forced fumble at the end of the first half against the Trojans, sacking reigning Heisman trophy winner Caleb Williams for a loss of six yards
• PITTSBURGH (10/28): Took the field in the victory over the Panthers
• OREGON STATE – TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL (12/29): Took the field in the bowl game victory over the Beavers

PREP AND PERSONAL

• A consensus four-star recruit as rated by 247 Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals
• The 133rd overall prospect, 19th defensive lineman and third-ranked player in the state by 247 Sports
• The 159th overall prospect, 21st defensive lineman and fourth-ranked player in the state by On3
• The 223rd overall prospect, 36th defensive lineman and fourth-ranked player in the state by ESPN
• The 26th-ranked defensive lineman and fourth-ranked player in the state by Rivals
• 2023 All-American Bowl selection
• As a senior, led Catholic Memorial to a Massachusetts State championship, defeating King Phillip Regional in the championship game
• Helped Catholic Memorial to a 12-0 finish and a state championship in 2021 as a junior
• Played for head coach John Dibiaso
• Son of Rose Kaba and Bakary Traore
• Has two brothers, Badara and Mohamed, who both competed athletically at the collegiate level
• His brother, Badara, played at LSU and is an offensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals
• His other brother, Mohamed, played college basketball at Franklin Pierce (Division II)