Carroll was born in Jacksonville, FL and went to high school in Green Cove Springs, FL

Carroll was raised in a military family. His father, Nolan, Sr., served in the Air Force and his mother, Jennifer served in the Navy

Carroll was a three-year starter at Clay High School, where he helped lead his team to two district titles in his final two seasons

Carroll is originally a fifth-round draft pick in 2010 out of Maryland

The pick that the Dolphins used to select Carroll was acquired from the 49ers in exchange for Ted Ginn

Carroll's favorite movie is "Big Trouble in Little China" and his favorite TV show is "Malcolm in the Middle"

Carroll's favorite book is Mitch Albom's "The Five People You Meet in Heaven"

Carroll was part of Miami's All-Community team, purchasing game tickets for local charity

In 2010, Carroll was tripped by former Jets strength and conditioning coach Sal Alosi. In the same game, Carroll recorded his first career interception

In his first four seasons (two seasons as a starter), Carrol has intercepted five passes and forced one fumble