Appalachian’s biggest player at 320 pounds, Marshall made the move from offensive to defensive line during spring practice ... adds a fifth 300-pounder to the Mountaineers’ defensive line, which is a benefit to ASU due to a bulkier interior being a necessity when utilizing its new 3-4 defensive scheme ... could continue to be a contributor on PAT/field-goal units.

2010: Appeared in 12 games, primarily as a member of ASU’s PAT/field-goal unit ... saw action on the offensive line for four plays versus North Carolina Central, grading out at 75 percent.

2009: Appeared in 10 games, primarily as a blocker on the field goal/PAT units ... saw action on the offensive line twice, playing three snaps versus North Carolina Central and four against Georgia Southern.

2008: Appeared in five games ... was on the field for a total of 24 snaps, grading out at an impressive 75 percent ... received a perfect 100-percent grade for his effort in three plays versus No. 3 Wofford.

2007: Redshirted.

High School: Local product was a three-year letterwinner at Alexander Central ... coached by Chris Deal ... also earned three letters in track and field ... attended same high school as current ASU teammate Stephen Burns.

Personal: Full name is Christopher David Marshall ... born May 7, 1989 (22 years old) ... son of Martha and Charles Marshall ... father, Charles, played football at Lenoir-Rhyne ... majoring in business with a minor in religion ... is active in ASU’s Baptist Campus Ministries and plans to attend seminary following graduation ... member of ASU athletics’ academic honor roll.