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Summers

Edmunds was traded from the Eagles to the Titans last season and totaled 48 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one interception while splitting time with the two teams. The former first-round pick was let go by the Steelers after his rookie contract expired at the end of the 2022 season and is now set to play for his third team in two years. He’ll have a chance to provide added depth to the Jaguars’ secondary but is unlikely to be viewed as a starter at this point. In addition to Edmunds, they also signed cornerback Tre Flowers and linebacker Ty Summers.

Claimed off waivers after getting released from the Packers at final cuts, Summers lasted three days on Jacksonville’s active roster. The 26-year-old special teamer may have to settle for a role on the practice squad ahead of Week 1.

Summers had been a strong special teams contributor for the Packers since being drafted in the seventh round of the 2019 draft. He’ll remain on the final year of his rookie deal with the Jaguars. He should provide help on special teams while operating as a reserve linebacker.

Summers, a top special teamer, played over 75% of snaps on special teams for the Packers the last two seasons. The 26-year-old was owed a $965K base salary in the final year of his rookie deal and could draw interest on waivers.

Summers is one of the most athletic linebackers in this class with a profile in the 88th percentile. At 6-foot-1 and 241 pounds, Summers was a four year starter and played off the ball in the Horned Frogs’ nickel defense. Despite that athleticism, Summers can look a bit hesitant too often, allowing blockers to get in positive position on him.

Summers is one of the most athletic linebackers in this class with a profile in the 88th percentile. At 6-foot-1 and 241 pounds, Summers was a four year starter and played off the ball in the Horned Frogs’ nickel defense. Despite that athleticism, Summers can look a bit hesitant too often, allowing blockers to get in positive position on him.

Summers (6'1/241) had a “terrific” pro day and stood on his 4.51-second 40-yard dash time from the NFL Scouting Combine. Pauline, who calls Summers a potential steal, reports that the linebacker met with the Vikings, Titans, Dolphins, Seahawks, and Saints after his workout ended. The primary reason why Summers is expected to be a Day 3 selection is his struggles in pass defense, which has become arguably the most important skill for NFL linebackers.

Arguably the most important trait for a linebacker is his ability to play on passing downs, so this is notable. Summers (6'1/241) tested well at the NFL Scouting Combine -- he ran 4.51 with a 36-inch vertical jump -- but Zierlein questions his lateral movement when he’s on the field. Summers is just a “late-round target” and potential core special-teamer, according to the analyst.

Summers (6'1/241) did well for himself in the straight-line sprint, and that alone would have been enough to get momentum rolling into the middle stages of #DraftSZN. But what was super impressive was his leaping ability. Summers posted a 36-inch vertical jump and a 126-inch broad jump, all at 241 pounds remember. After testing like an athlete prospect, all NFL teams will certainly be taking another look at his tape.

Summers return is big, as he had three sacks and 43 tackles for the Horned Frogs in his nine games before the injury. Barring something unexpected, it sounds like we’ll see him attacking the Golden Bears in Arizona on Wednesday evening.