Ty Summers is a little bit homeless, but that’s OK.

Is he a linebacker? Is he a defensive end? For Gary Patterson’s defense, it doesn’t quite matter. He’s a playmaker, and if you really want the answer to the question, it’s simple.

He’s both.

“He’s given us a lot of versatility. He played early. He had to play when he was young, but he’s a fast learner,” Patterson said. “So, he has the qualities to be a leader.”

Whether Summers starts a play in a two-point stance or a three-point stance, he’s a terror for defenses. Early in his career, that meant roaming at linebacker. He earned honorable mention as the Big 12’s Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2015, and in 2016, made 121 stops alongside standout Travin Howard.

Last season, he earned a start at defensive end and shifted back and forth as needed. His tackle numbers betrayed the reality of his impact. He made just 64 stops, but eight were for loss and he added four sacks after making just 2.5 in his first two seasons. Not bad for a high school quarterback at San Antonio Reagan who only had offers to TCU and Rice.

“He’s a guy you can depend on,” Patterson said. “He’ll always be doing the right things on and off the field. Which sets a great example for your team.”

He already earned a degree in just three and a half years and is now pursuing a master’s degree with an eye toward the medical field.

So, with standout defensive end Mat Boesen off to the NFL along with Howard, the question naturally arises: Where’s his home for 2018?

“I don’t know. We’ll have to see.” Patterson said. “It depends on how well everybody transitions from their old roles into new ones and who makes it back from injuries and all those things.”

Patterson knows ultimately, it won’t matter. Wherever Summers ends up, he’ll make plays when he’s on the field.