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PHOTOS: Key UGA players on offense

Led by 2014 star freshman Nick Chubb, the Bulldogs' run game will need to carry the load, at least early in the season, while a new quarterback assumes the reins.

Running back Nick Chubb: Expectations will be high considering he was one of the nation's top backs as a freshman and helped save Georgia's season after Todd Gurley's suspension and subsequent season-ending injury. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Running back Sony Michel: Injuries were part of his freshman season, but Michel showed speed and a smooth running style. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Running back Keith Marshall: Injuries have slowed Marshall's progress for the Bulldogs the past two seasons, but he has a chance to bounce back in 2015. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM .

Wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell: Georgia needs Mitchell's speed. He has the potential to give the Bulldogs a deep threat in the passing game, if healthy. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Tight end Jeb Blazevich: He turned in an impressive freshman season, including this stiff-arm of Vanderbilt defensive back Tre Tarpley after catching a pass from Todd Gurley on Oct. 4, 2014. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Wide receiver Reggie Davis: The speedy Davis cuts up field after eluding the tackle of Clemson defensive end Daniel Stone on Aug. 30, 2014. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie: A receiver with great quickness, here he leaps to make the reception over South Carolina safety Chris Moody on the opening drive against South Carolina last season. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Wide receiver Shakenneth Williams: Williams hauls in a pass in front on Troy defender Montres Kitchens last season. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Quarterback Jacob Park: He redshirted last season as a freshman, but will compete with Brice Ramsey and Faton Bauta in spring practice for the starting spot occupied last season by senior Hutson Mason. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Quarterback Brice Ramsey: He hasn't won the job as Hutson Mason's replacement, but he'll enter spring practice considered the favorite, based on playing time last season. (John Kelley/UGA Sports Communications)

Tight end Jeb Blazevich hasn't caught a pass in two games.

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Running back Nick Chubb: Expectations will be high considering he was one of the nation's top backs as a freshman and helped save Georgia's season after Todd Gurley's suspension and subsequent season-ending injury. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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