Philadelphia Eagles undrafted free-agent linebacker Ben VanSumeren has played three games on special teams and could still find a role on defense
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00:00 >> The undrafted route's a grind, but it's really just a chip on my shoulder.
00:06 It's something that I've really had to deal with really my whole life.
00:09 I've kind of had the undrafted tag well before coming here undrafted, I feel like.
00:14 So I feel like it was just a fitting start and just keep chopping and
00:18 just keep going and focus on my development,
00:22 focus on just taking it day by day, play by play.
00:24 And making the most out of my talents and my skills and advancing along.
00:30 Along the way.
00:31 >> How have you developed, would you say?
00:33 I mean, what are some things that you've kind of acquired the last three months or
00:37 whatever it's been?
00:39 >> A big one is just the knowledge of the scheme, the knowledge of defense.
00:42 They're really focused on my development here, the development of all the players.
00:48 So I've been able to get a lot of reps.
00:51 And ultimately, getting a lot of reps helps you become a better player.
00:56 So I'm grateful for the opportunity to do that.
01:00 >> So that said, I mean, you got the last three games,
01:02 I guess it's been special teams reps.
01:04 I mean, how has that helped your progress?
01:06 >> The special team reps are good,
01:09 cuz obviously you gotta contribute to the team in that way.
01:13 But also you get more comfortable with being out there and being on that stage.
01:17 So I think that's the start of it.