2011: Went on medical hardship prior to the 2011 season after having a benign brain tumor removed.

2010: Member of UI squad.

2009: Redshirted the 2009 season.

High School: A four-star recruit by Scout.com ... Earned second-team All-State honors ... Named a first-team Reebok Florida Phenom ... Rated the seventh-best offensive tackle nationally by Scout.com ... Ranked the No. 25 interior offensive lineman nationally by Tom Lemming ... PrepStar All-Southeast team ... Named the No. 47 offensive guard nationally by Rivals.com and was among the top 100 players in the state of Florida ... Named to the Florida Times-Union Super-75 team ... Rated the sixth-best offensive guard in the state of Florida by Rivals.com ... Ranked the No. 32 prospect in the state of Florida by SuperPrep ... Posted a 4.8 40-yard dash ... Recorded 55 tackles, eight for loss and five sacks as a senior ... A three-year starter on offense and defense ... High school coach was Bill Ragans ... Also participated in basketball and weight lifting throughout high school career.

Personal: Born on Dec. 28, 1990, in Newburyport, Mass. ... Majoring in animal science ... Does extensive volunteer work with animals ... Has volunteered with 4H as a summer camp counselor ... Also worked as a park counselor working with children with the Tallahassee Parks and Recreation ... Son of Beth and Eric Carter... Received 19 Division I scholarship offers and chose Illinois over Florida State, Miami, Boston College and Michigan.

(updated 8/3/11)