Deion Sanders Promotes Dante Carter to Colorado Defensive Line Coach

Carter replaces Domata Peko, who left to join the Pittsburgh Steelers' staff.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 7:37pm

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Deion Sanders, the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, has promoted Dante Carter from graduate assistant to the team's new defensive line coach. Carter replaces Domata Peko, who left the Buffaloes to become the defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Why it matters

The defensive line is a critical part of any football team's success, and the Buffaloes will be looking to Carter to help develop their defensive front. Carter has previous coaching experience at the NAIA level, where his team finished fourth in the nation in sacks.

The details

Carter was a graduate assistant on the Colorado staff in 2025, working under Peko. Before that, he spent one year as the defensive line coach at Texas College, an NAIA school in Tyler, Texas. As a player, Carter was a defensive tackle at Southeastern Louisiana and Prairie View A&M, last playing in 2022.

  • Colorado begins spring practices on Monday, where Carter will get his first chance to work with the defensive line.
  • Peko left the Buffaloes to become the defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The players

Deion Sanders

The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team.

Dante Carter

The new defensive line coach for the Colorado Buffaloes, promoted from graduate assistant.

Domata Peko

The former defensive line coach for the Colorado Buffaloes, who left to join the Pittsburgh Steelers' staff.

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What they’re saying

“Carter was a Peko graduate assistant on the Colorado staff in 2025 and will now replace him after Peko left to become the Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive line coach.”

— Brian Howell, Daily Camera reporter (Daily Camera)

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