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2011: Played in 10 games ... finished with seven receptions for 123 yards ... scored touchdown vs. MSU Moorhead.

Before SMSU: Spent one the 2010 season as a redshirt at Iowa State University.

High School: 2010 graduate of Marshalltown HS ... played for coach Dave Holdiman ... named 2010 Times-Republican Player of the Year ... helped team to state championship game ... finished his senior season with 85 receptions for 1,540 yards and 22 touchdowns ... his reception, yardage and touchdown totals are each single-season Iowa Class 4A records ... named first team all-state ... selected to Shrine Bowl ... ranks among the Top 15 in the state career record book in yards, receptions and touchdowns ... also recorded 57 tackles and five interceptions as a senior ...also in basketball, track and baseball

Personal: Born Dec. 9, 1991 ... son of Jim and Beth Carlson ... undecided on major.