I'd create him in 2012 because of the fact I like 2012 much more than 2006 (close enough to 2007).
Pick the version you like best.
I would go a step further, create him and several other freshmen you wanted to play with by never did as recruiting prospects and recruit them all of the 2011 season. See if you can land them. Play with the team you get.
But 2012 gets my vote no matter what you do