| Josh Marshall |
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 | Class:
Junior
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| Hometown:
Arlington, Texas
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| High School:
Martin
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| Height / Weight:
6-4 / 250
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| Position:
TE
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| Experience:
Jr.-SQ
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· Career statistics
Fourth-year player who missed the 2008 season after sustaining a shoulder injury during fall camp ... appeared in seven games as a backup tight end and on special teams in 2007 ... moved from wide receiver to tight end during spring '07 ... gained valuable experience while redshirting in 2006 ... earned all-district honors in both football and baseball as a prepster.
SOPHOMORE (2008)
Missed the season after sustaining a shoulder injury during fall camp.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2007)
Appeared in seven games as a backup tight end and on special teams ... redshirted in 2006.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Ronnie Laurence at Martin H.S. ... a two-time all-district player who was a three-year letterman at wide receiver ... had 114 catches for 1,459 yards and 11 TDs over his final two seasons ... tabbed honorable mention 5A all-state by The Associated Press as a senior ... a unanimous all-district 7-5A selection that year ... also earned all-area accolades ... made 81 receptions for 1,091 yards and six TDs ... named second-team all-district as a junior ... tallied 33 receptions for 368 yards and five TDs that year ... was a two-year letterman as a pitcher and earned first-team all-district honors his junior season ... switched to track and field for his senior year.
PERSONAL
Born in Grand Prairie, Texas ... enrolled in the college of education ... a prep honor roll student ... father, Tank, was a defensive end at Texas A&M (1973-77) and in the NFL for the New York Jets (1977) and the Houston Oilers (1978-81) ... brother, Kevin, was drafted in the 20th round by the Texas Rangers out of high school ... was a regular speaker at local junior high schools and regularly read to elementary school students ... enjoys bowling, fishing and shooting pool.
THE MARSHALL FILE
During pregame, I like to: Chill
Favorite sports movie: Any Given Sunday
Favorite movie: King Kong
Favorite actor: Will Smith
Favorite channels: BET, NFL Network
Sports hero: Muhammad Ali
Favorite superhero: Green Lantern
Favorite music artist: Young Jeezy
Favorite video game: NCAA Football
Favorite cartoon character: Homer Simpson
Pet: Dog (Lexus)
I came to Texas because: The academics, athletics and opportunities after graduation
