#5 Boubacar Traore 2023-24 Football Roster

AS A SOPHOMORE (2024)

• at TEXAS A&M (8/31): Collected a tackle for the Irish in the win
• NORTHERN ILLINOIS (9/7): Set a new single-game career high with three tackles… had two solo and one assisted… also registered a tackle for loss
• at PURDUE (9/15): Was a big presence on the defensive side… had a tackle for loss on third-down to forcing Purdue into a punt… had a quarterback hurry and a sack… registered first-career interception and pick-six… posted 34 yards on that same interception return
• MIAMI UNIVERSITY (9/22): Started and collected a career-high five tackles… four solo and one assisted… posted a career-high two sacks, which also set career-high for two tackles for loss… forced a fumble… added one quarterback hurry
• LOUISVILLE (9/28): Started on defense for the Irish… collected one solo tackle – tackle for loss

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)