26 Alex Folson Class: RS Senior Hometown: New Haven, Conn. High School: Hillhouse Height / Weight: 5-10 / 236 Position: Linebacker Birthdate: 03/25/1988

A walk-on who will help add depth in the linebacking unit.

2008: Did not play for the Huskies.

2007: Redshirted ... Named the Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week prior to the Virginia game (Oct. 13).

2006: Did not see any game action.

High School: Named first team All-State in 2005 by the New Haven Register and CHSCA ... Named All-Conference and All-Area ... A two-year starter on the offensive line and at middle linebacker ... Helped Hillhouse to the 2005 Class M State Championship with an 11-1 record ... Led Hillhouse in tackling as a senior with 143 tackles ... Played in the annual Governor's Cup All-Star Game ... Earned three varsity letters and captained the team as a senior ... Named to the honor roll and ranked in the top 20 of his senior class.

Personal Profile: Alexander Anthony Folson ... Born on March 25, 1988 ... A psychology major.