2009: Played in six games including the first five of the season.

High School: 2008 graduate of Andover High School. Three-year letterwinner. Also earned two letters in wrestling. Voted team captain his senior year. High honor roll student. Named to the all-conference first team. Finished with a 31-13 team record during his prep career.

Personal: Born September 6, 1989, in Boston, Mass. Son of Craig and Ann Carlson of Andover, Mass. Has a sister, Tristina (27). Enjoys voluneering at Mass General Hospital and aspires to become a physician assistant. Majoring in biology. Supports the New England Patriots and lists favorite athlete as Matt Light.