A 5th-round pick (169th overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft out of UNLV; Laney College; California, Frank Summers has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2014 with BUF, capping a 6-season NFL career. His conversion stands out most — the 91st percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 12 catches for 88 yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
5'9", 248#
College
UNLV; Laney College; California
Draft
Rd 5, 169th overall (2009)
Seasons
2009–2014
2014 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology75th percentile among RBs · limited sample
8 games · 11 touches
2014 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size63▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency86▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry43▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion91▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving11▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security54▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume25▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency64▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Frank Summers has appeared in 17 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with BUF.
He has rushed for 63 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 12 passes for 88 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2013 with BUF: 79 yards and 1 touchdown in 9 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game14 vs MIA, 2013 Week 7
- Most receiving yards in a game49 on 2 catches vs CAR, 2013 Week 2
2014 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 2 0.5/g | 1 0/g | 0 |
| Away | 4 | 3 0.8/g | 8 2/g | 0 |
| In division | 2 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 6 | 5 0.8/g | 9 2/g | 0 |
| In wins | 5 | 3 0.6/g | 4 1/g | 0 |
| In losses | 3 | 2 0.7/g | 5 2/g | 0 |
| On grass | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 7 4/g | 0 |
| On turf | 6 | 3 0.5/g | 2 0/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 4 2/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 6 | 3 0.5/g | 5 1/g | 0 |
2014 game log
Frank Summers — common questions
- What position does Frank Summers play?
- Frank Summers is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Frank Summers played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Frank Summers has played for BUF (2013–2014).
- Where did Frank Summers go to college?
- Frank Summers played college football at UNLV; Laney College; California.
- When was Frank Summers drafted?
- Frank Summers was selected in round 5, 169th overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Frank Summers scored?
- Frank Summers has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing, 1 receiving).
- What is Frank Summers's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Frank Summers rated 55.5 for 2014, the 75th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
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- Robert WoodsWR · 2014
- Scott ChandlerTE · 2014
- Anthony DixonRB · 2014
- Chris HoganWR · 2014
Drafted in round 5, 2009
- Jason PhillipsOLB · pick 137
- William MiddletonCB · pick 138
- Colin BrownG · pick 139
- Johnny KnoxWR · pick 140
- Kenny McKinleyWR · pick 141
- Kevin HuberP · pick 142
- DeAngelo SmithDB · pick 143
- Jarett DillardWR · pick 144