Panthers' Tre Boston eager to prove himself Posted Sep 21, 2014 Carolina Panthers' defensive back Tre Boston is happy to be back on the field. And he will be even happier when he gets the chance to help his team. A sports hernia has kept the former North Carolina Tar Heel on the sidelines. Boston left Carolina after leading the Heels in tackles his junior and senior seasons. He also finished at UNC with 13 interceptions, third best in school history. (WNCN)