Derrick Edward Summers (born June 19, 1988) is a former

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. He played as a

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for the

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. Summers started his AFL Journey with the Jacksonville Sharks in 2011. He played three seasons for the Sharks, helping them win three South Division Championships (2011–13), the 2011 American Conference Championship, and the 2011 AFL World Championship as the Sharks defeated the Arizona Rattlers In Arena Bowl XXIV. On May 14, 2012, Summers signed a one-year contract with the

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of the

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. He was released by the Argonauts on October 18, 2012. He was signed by the

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and subsequently released on May 15, 2013, prior to the beginning of the

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. On November 11, 2015, Summers was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS. On October 14, 2016, Summers was assigned to the

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during the dispersal draft. He earned Second Team All-Arena honors in 2017. He also helped the Gladiators reach the Semi-finals of the 2017 AFL Playoffs. On March 19, 2018, Summers was assigned to the Albany Empire. Summers earned Second Team All-Arena honors for the 2018 season. On March 5, 2019, Summers was assigned to the

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. Summers is now currently ranked Fourth All Time in Arena History in Sacks with 50 career sacks.

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Toledo Rockets bio

{{DEFAULTSORT:Summers, Derrick 1988 births Living people American football fullbacks American football defensive ends American football linebackers Players of Canadian football from Michigan Canadian football defensive linemen Jacksonville Sharks players Toledo Rockets football players University of Toledo alumni Sportspeople from Southfield, Michigan Players of American football from Oakland County, Michigan Toronto Argonauts players Spokane Shock players Los Angeles Kiss players Cleveland Gladiators players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Albany Empire (AFL) players Columbus Destroyers players