Seventh Round 2019, Ty Summers, ILB, TCU

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TCU, ILB, Ty Summers
6'1", 241 lbs

18 POS RK
284 OVR RK
41 GRADE
Pre-Draft Analysis
Summers is a big linebacker with below-average length and excellent timed speed. He flashes good stopping power in a phone booth, but he's better defending the run than he is in coverage. He tested better than expected and might have some upside in that area.

~ESPN http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/rounds/_/round/7

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So plays like runs stuffer but has some speed in athletic tests. Seems like coverage won't be his thing. But they need bodies here anyway since Morrison isn't likely back.

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NFL.com https://www.nfl.com/prospects/ty-sum...0-f107fd758851

Player Bio
An All-District dual-threat quarterback and safety from San Antonio's Reagan High School, Summers was destined to play on the defensive side of the ball in college. He played in the opener as a true freshman but suffered a season-ending injury. The next season, he started five times in 13 games played, making 86 stops, four for loss, and an interception. Summers was named second-team All-Big 12 by league coaches as a redshirt sophomore, racking up 121 tackles (five for loss, 1.5 sacks) in 13 games (10 starts). He was an honorable mention all-conference pick after his junior year, when he started 9 of 14 games played, posting 84 tackles, eight for loss, four sacks, one interception, and five pass breakups. Summers was an honorable mention pick in 2018, despite missing time with injuries (47 tackles, 6.5 for loss, four sacks in 10 games with nine starts).


Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 5

Overview
Inside linebacker possessing the physical qualities of an NFL player but lacking the necessary instincts and feel to make plays on his terms. While Summers won't always play to his top speed, he could very well run a pre-draft sub 4.6 40, which could make him a late-round target for teams who view him as back-end depth and a potential core special teamer.

Strengths
Expected to test well, especially in the 40-yard dash
High-motor player who makes all the calls for the defense
Play strength is a plus
Asked to play on the edge at times, and showed ability to hold up
Low pad level and sturdy base to anchor in his gap against blockers
Patient when scraping with focus on leveraging runner and preventing a backside cut
Heavy tackler with compact strike zone
Possesses tools to specialize on special teams

Weaknesses
Movement skills on tape don't match workout numbers
Lateral agility and change of direction is just average
Below average as open-field tackler Hangs back waiting to bang with lineman rather than attacking downhill
Too much reading and not enough reacting
Comes off the field on passing down

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https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/ty-summers

ANALYST'S REPORTS - Marino

Coverage - Lacks a natural feel and his best value on passing downs is likely to come as a blitzer. Slow responses to routes to his zone and doesn’t profile as a strong option for man coverage duties.

Tackling - Outstanding tackler that aims low and securely wraps up the ball carrier. Rarely comes up empty and does well to square up and hang on. Brings good power to the point of attack.

Blocks - Does well to take on blocks with leverage and physicality. Can dart and dash around traffic, keeping his hands active. Quick trigger diagnosing the run often keeps him ahead of blocks.

Physicality - Knows how to play behind his hands and maneuver through traffic. Brings good pop when tackling and stacking blocks.

Motor - Pursues the football with urgency and makes plays on account of hustle. Aggressively attacks in every direction. Successful blitzer from distance and at the line of scrimmage, which speaks to his motor.

Processing - Is a fairly clean processor and rarely takes himself out of plays with misreads but his trigger can be a touch slow. Doesn’t have the most natural feel in his coverage drops.

Range - Has adequate mobility but he doesn’t always play to his timed speed. More successful between the tackles than getting out in space and making plays.

Flexibility - Has adequate fluidity but is not overly loose. Has some hesitation driving off his back foot and attacking but it's fairly minor. Modest change of direction skills.

Versatility - His optimal role is as an inside linebacker in a 4-3 but he could also play strong side backer. Not likely to be an asset on passing downs.

BEST TRAIT - Defending Inside Run

WORST TRAIT - Coverage

RED FLAGS - 2017 - high ankle sprain, 2018 - high ankle sprain, 2014 - torn labrum, 2015 - torn labrum.

A four-year starter for Gary Patterson at TCU, Summers profiles as a MIKE linebacker at the next level where his sound processing skills against the run, tackling skills and physicality playing into the line of scrimmage are maximized. Despite strong athletic testing, Summers isn’t the most natural space player and he lacks comfort in coverage. With that said, he has been an effective blitzer and edge rusher which gives him some value on passing downs. Summers has some restrictions and his injury history is alarming, but he has a chance to make an impact in base defense and special teams at the next level.

Round Grade - Late Day Three


Shoulder issues.

[texaspackerbacker]

I think they see this guy as a back up for Martinez. I suspect they will groom Josh Jones as an ILB more suited for coverage.

[smuggler]

My amalgam report: Runs the 40 in the 4.5X range. 7 second 3- cone drill, but lacks size and length for pass rushing and instinct for zone/open space.

[Zool]

Calling it now. This is the pre-season guy everyone thinks is awesome but ends up on the practice squad because the new coaching staff is stupid.

[RashanGary]

Calling it now. This is the pre-season guy everyone thinks is awesome but ends up on the practice squad because the new coaching staff is stupid.

This years oren burks. Doesn’t understand defense. In Gutes defense, maybe burks and this guy are drafted to play special teams. Maybe they finally move Josh Jones to linebacker. It’s time. He can’t play safety.

[MadScientist]

Needs to learn how to tackle. This is not something that should ever be said about a linebacker.

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NFL.com

Draft Projection
Round 5

A bit unusual for a normal Packers draft. Didn't draft the super sleeper that didn't have a bio.