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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 04/04/08
Athens — Every spring, somebody new usually steps to the forefront at Georgia.
Last year, it was Knowshon Moreno making his debut.
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Prior to that, all eyes were on quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Now, there are a couple of new players to focus on during Saturday's annual G-Day game: running back Caleb King and wide receiver Tavarres King.
Caleb King has been around Georgia for more than a year but he redshirted last season so many have been left in the dark when it comes to knowing his skill level.
"I don't think they have seen too much of Caleb," said wide receiver Michael Moore. "People have heard reports about him but they haven't seen him. Knowshon, he kind of broke it out last year. Caleb, he is not going to leave anybody unsatisfied."
Caleb King has not played in front of a crowd since he was injured midway through high school.
"I am very eager for the fans and myself," he said. "It has been a long time for me too."
But the running back he is most eager to see is February signee Richard Samuel.
"He has got a lot of upside," Caleb King said. "He is fast and everything. He is pretty much a freak. I can't wait to see him Saturday."
Tavarres King might be the wide receiver everybody sees the most of Saturday. Due to injuries, the true freshman has shot up the depth chart.
"People are going to be real surprised with Tavarres King," fellow receiver Kenneth Harris said. "He has been coming along real well."
Tavarres King is a natural receiver, the Bulldogs' quarterbacks have said. Despite being a slight 170 pounds, the former Habersham Central star is willing to go after the ball in the middle of the field and has excellent body and hand control on the sidelines.
When it comes to the linemen, keep an eye on Justin Anderson at guard.
"He is one of our most athletic linemen and strongest," said quarterback Joe Cox. "You can tell he gets frustrated sometimes because it doesn't click for him, but when it does click for him, you know it is going to be scary.
"We definitely need somebody like that, especially with how much we run the ball. And in this conference [SEC], you have got to have lineman like that. He is going to be the prototype guy that we are going to run behind."
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