Cougar Athletics
30 NAIA National Championships
95 GSAC Championships
...and counting

THIS YEAR: A strong redshirt freshman who could develop into a key contributor this year, Josh Carlton gives the Cougar not only quality depth but also excitement about the future ... Will press from time along a rebuilt offensive line.

2006: Redshirted his first season at Azusa Pacific.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 2 seasons of varsity football for head coach Scott Donegan at state power Chowchilla (Calif.) High … Was a regular on the Redskins’ offensive and defensive lines and a key member of 2 East Sequoia League champions who went 22-4 during Carlton’s junior and senior seasons … Was a 2-time All-East Sequoia League pick ... During his 2005 senior season, tallied 53 tackles (32 solo) that included 3 sacks … Best game came in a 49-6 victory over Selma High when he tallied 8 tackles (4 solo) … Had 5 tackles, including a pair of sacks, in a win over Dos Palos High … Chowchilla won the 2004 CIF Division IV Central Section championship in 2004 and returned to the title game in 2005.

PERSONAL: Son of Jerry (mechanic) and Lynn (healthcare) Carlton ... Has 3 brothers (Jerry, Jason, Jordon) and a sister (Shelby) ... Enjoys working on cars.