Missouri State

Sizeable young trench worker who will compete for reps at tackle on the offensive side of the ball.

2014: Redshirted his first season at Missouri State.

High School: Was a three-year starting tackle for Coach Paul Day at Vianney High School in St. Louis where he was a first-team all-state and second-team St. Louis all-metro performer ... He helped the Griffins to a district championship game appearance in 2013 while earning all-district, all-conference and all-metro honors while being named to the St. Louis top 30 players list ... Was also all-conference and third-team all-state his junior season and second-team all-conference as a sophomore in 2011 ... Earned a number of academic honors.

Personal: Justin Vernon Summers was born 10/30/95 in St. Louis, Mo. ... Son of Vernon and Kathy Summers of Arnold, Mo. ... Has a brother, Luke ... Majoring in Sport Administration.