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AAF Week 2: 5 Players the Houston Texans should watch now

By Avery Duncan

FORT WORTH, TX - JANUARY 02: Greg Ward Jr. #1 of the Houston Cougars hands off to Kenneth Farrow #35 during the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Amon G. Carter Stadium on January 2, 2015 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TX - JANUARY 02: Greg Ward Jr. #1 of the Houston Cougars hands off to Kenneth Farrow #35 during the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Amon G. Carter Stadium on January 2, 2015 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/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 2 stats: 2 tackles, 1 forced fumble

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For the second consecutive week, former University of Connecticut product Jamar Summers proved that he deserves another shot at the NFL. Which is a statement that could come true considering his plus height (6-foot), and age (23).

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Summers was all over the field for the Birmingham Iron this weekend. Not only did he have a game-altering strip tackle on a punt, but he was also an absolute in off-man coverage.

According to Pro Football Focus, he was targeted five times on Saturday, yet only allowed one reception for one yard, which is good for a 39.6 passer rating when targeted.

His willingness to tackle and natural athletic ability should get Summers a look as a special teams guy in the NFL, primarily as a gunner in punting situations.

That said, his continued improvement at an important position at outside cornerback will surely earn him looks as a player to try out and develop, which is what the AAF is all about.

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