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A look at what players and position groups to keep an eye on during USC's spring game on Saturday.

As Georgia's spring camp officially comes to a close, a few players made their presence felt while the depth chart on defense remains the big story.

Viewer's guide to the Florida Gators' Orange & Blue spring practice.

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Heading into the Gators' spring game, downgraded to a practice after so many injuries on the OL, coach Will Muschamp and OC Brent Pease have more questions than answers among the receiving corps.

As Jordan Hall tries to absorb everything the coaching staff is throwing at him, it only took one day of spring practice for him to show how productive his move to the Pivot position could be.

Back and knee injuries ended two seasons for Chris Thompson, but the running back will make the most of Florida State's pro day.

USC spring practice has been dominated by the quarterback battle, but injuries at key positions have put a damper on what should be an exciting time.

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Linebacker Jelani Jenkins' 40-yard-dash time at Florida's pro day wasn't as important as showing he has recovered from a broken bone in his right foot.

His first three years at Georgia were a struggle, with one injury after another. Now fully healthy, fifth-year senior Austin Long has a chance to compete for a starting job.

The Texas offensive line, despite having four players who have started 90 percent of the games in the last two years and another tackle who started 11 of 13 in 2012, has not lived up to Mack Brown's recent high standard.

Oklahoma's 2008 class was supposed to be one of the best in Sooners history. But besides Landry Jones, many of the highly touted Oklahoma signees did not deliver.

In looking back at USC's 2012 offense, the Trojans were spectacular at times, but penalties, inconsistency and injuries prevented this unit from truly being great.

Craig Roh and Lindsay Robinson, the daughter of then-defensive coordinator Greg Robinson, became fast friends during her rehab from a brain injury in 2009, and she credits Roh and a Michigan trainer with a big role in her recovery.

USC Trojans running back Tre Madden and defensive end Devon Kennard were poised to be major contributors before season-ending injuries in 2012.

Alabama nose tackle Jesse Williams embodied the Tide's perseverance in winning the SEC Championship game against Georgia, as he fought through an injury to impact the victory.

Florida State freshman defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. was down about redshirting early in the season, but injuries have thrust the maturing top recruit into the lineup and spotlight.