Around the Hedges in 80 Days: R. Samuel 
18. Richard Samuel
Senior, Running back
6-foot-2, 236 pounds
Fall forecast: Once again, Samuel is juggling a new role as he enters his senior season. He started his Georgia career at tailback and played there in 2008 and 2009, then shifted to linebacker and redshirted in 2010 before moving back to tailback because of depth problems before the 2011 season. Samuel intends to play both tailback and fullback this fall and could be one of the top reserves at both positions -- although Samuel has said he prefers the fullback role. He brings a veteran’s presence to a running back group that lacks much experience and that leadership will come in handy this fall.
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