Today and until the start of fall camp, we’ll begin taking a look at some of Georgia’s returning players, including what we’re hearing on them, how their summers are going, and more.

In today’s segment, we’ll examine senior defensive end David Marshall, whose season came to an early end when he suffered a Lisfranc injury, or middle foot injury, during Georgia’s 41-13 victory over Vanderbilt back on October 6.

We hope everyone enjoys.

Height: 6-3

Weight: 274

Class: Senior

Status: Potential starter at defensive end.

Marshall signed with Georgia in February of 2016 and made a quick impact, ultimately starting four of the Bulldogs’ 12 games.

He flashed on numerous occasions, finishing with 26 tackles, including 2.5 sacks for losses of 10 yards.

As a sophomore in 2017, Marshall started 3 of 14 contests for the SEC Champion Bulldogs, equaling his tackle total from the previous season (26), with his lone sack coming in Georgia’s win over Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl.

Marshall appeared primed for his best season yet last fall, but got off to a slow start, contributing just six tackles in the Bulldogs’ first six game before having his year kayoed against Vanderbilt.

Good hands, mentality and ability to be a three-down player. Plays with a good motor, and has the potential to be one of the team’s better inside pass rushers.

Getting healthy is obviously Job 1. He’s getting closer, and barring any unforeseen issue will be good to go for the start of fall camp.

We actually saw Marshall enjoy his first contact during the spring, although he ultimately didn't take part in the G-Day game, as coaches did not to rush him back to fast.

Marshall is listed at 274-275 pounds, which we hear is the exact weight Kirby Smart wants him to be.

Marshall’s first two years in Athens certainly made it appear that he was ready to blossom into a key member of the Bulldogs’ defensive line.

There's still work to do.

Marshall deserves a caveat following last year’s injury, but when Smart talks about wanting to see his defensive front create more havoc, the former Upson-Lee standout is one of the players he has in mind.

With Marshall, it’s all about staying healthy.

Barring any setback with his foot, Marshall should receive his share of opportunities as part of the rotation at defensive end, with the potential to give Georgia’s defensive front a valuable weapon that opposing teams will have to account for this fall.