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UGA freshmen defensive linemen a ‘pleasant surprise’ early in preseason

Georgia’s defensive line could certainly use a boost after a trying offseason.

University of Georgia's Tracy Rocker, assoc. head coach/defensive line, speaks with players during the first day of practice, Monday, August 01, 2016, in Athens,Ga. (Photo/ John Roark, Athens Banner-Herald)

The three freshmen that arrived this summer so far have delivered that, according to coach Kirby Smart.

Michail Carter from Jackson, Tyler Clark from Americus and David Marshall from Upson-Lee are rolling in with the third and fourth units but impressing with their energy.

“They’re playing a lot harder than the other guys, which tells me they’re hungrier than the older guys,” Smart said.