2004: It was a trial by fire for Carroll during his rookie season. His penchant for holding and other penalties took away from the fact that he was in position on most pass plays, so the future is bright if Carroll gets a better grasp of the rules. Carroll took over the starting job at left cornerback in the sixth game, against Detroit. He started 11 games and made 53 tackles, one interception and scored one touchdown on his only fumble recovery. Also had two sacks and 10 passes defensed. Was rookie of the week against St. Louis, with an interception in the end zone and the aforementioned fumble recovery and touchdown. In first start against Detroit, Carroll helped limit the Lions to only 92 passing yards.

Selected 25th overall by Packers in 2004 NFL Draft. ... Junior eligible. ... Will be utilized as the team’s top defensive back off the bench in passing situations. If Mike McKenzie holds out or is traded, Carroll will be penciled in as the starter opposite Al Harris. ... Ran 4.26 40-yard dash in pre-draft workout.

College
Moved into starting lineup midway through his freshman year. Ranked as leading tackler on all of the squad’s coverage units. In 36 games with Razorbacks, he had 140 tackles (98 solos), 25 deflected passes, four interceptions, and 12 quarterback pressures.