Ole Miss will welcome back a talented addition to its offensive line in 2016.

Defensive tackle Isaac Gross is full go heading into fall camp, according to the Clarion Ledger, who was in Jackson for Hugh Freeze’s Rebel Road Trip. Gross returns after a major neck injury caused him to miss nearly all of last season. He underwent a disc fusion surgery this past September and didn’t participate in spring workouts.

In addition to being healthy, Gross packed on some weight, going from 230 to 260 pounds, which is mostly muscle. He’s always been somewhat criticized for his size, but his size allows him to have great quickness and a tremendous first step. That shouldn’t slow down with the added weight either.

Gross’ return comes at a good time for the Rebels, who have to replace Robert Nkemdiche along the defensive front, and with Gross, it gives the defensive line a tackle who can get after the quarterback.

During his stellar 2012 campaign, Gross made 40 tackles, including 10 tackles for loss, and he’ll be a redshirt senior in 2016.