The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2008 Football Roster
Roster
Josh Marshall
- Position:
- TE
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 250
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Arlington, Texas
- High School:
- Martin
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 [apos]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
