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AAF Week 1: 5 Players the Houston Texans should watch now

By Avery Duncan

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 29: Rashad Ross #15 of the Arizona State Sun Devils catches a 52-yard touchdown pass during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl against the Navy Midshipmen at AT&T Park on December 29, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 29: Rashad Ross #15 of the Arizona State Sun Devils catches a 52-yard touchdown pass during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl against the Navy Midshipmen at AT&T Park on December 29, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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EAST HARTFORD, CT – NOVEMBER 21: Jamar Summers #21 of the Connecticut Huskies intercepts a pass intended for Chance Allen #21 ending the Cougars final drive during the fourth quarter at Rentschler Field on November 21, 2015 in East Hartford, Connecticut. The Huskies defeated the Cougars 20-17. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
EAST HARTFORD, CT – NOVEMBER 21: Jamar Summers #21 of the Connecticut Huskies intercepts a pass intended for Chance Allen #21 ending the Cougars final drive during the fourth quarter at Rentschler Field on November 21, 2015 in East Hartford, Connecticut. The Huskies defeated the Cougars 20-17. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images) /

Jamar Summers, CB, Birmingham Iron

Week 1 stats: 3 pass deflections, 2 tackles, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble

Jamar Summers is quickly turning into one of the best cornerback prospects in the AAF. Not only is Summers young at 24-years old, but the former Pittsburgh Steeler also offers good height (6-foot) to boot. In his first game with the Iron, he was all over the field as he was able to protect the boundary and played a huge part in Christian Hackenberg’s disappointing AAF debut.

Not only did Summers provide two turnovers, but he was also willing to tackle against the run. Summers often found himself near the ball in every running play.

While defending the pass, Summers only allowed one reception on just three targets and boasted a staggering 2.8 passer rating when the ball is thrown his way, per Pro Football Focus.

Honorable mentions of players to watch after Week 1 incuded: Trent Richardson, Keith Reaser, Jaryd Jones-Smith, John Wolford and Mekale McKay.

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What were you thoughts on the AAF in Week 1? Will you watch next weekend and which players stood out to you the most?

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