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Frank Summers

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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 efficiency stands out most — the 86th 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

2013 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
55.4

78th percentile among RBs · limited sample

9 games · 19 touches

Volume×0.1-0.66
Receiving×0.14+0.33
Total EPA×0.24+0.76
Conversion×0.1+0.27
Ball security×0.06+0.28
Yards/carry×0.12-0.07
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.22

2013 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group 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).

Size58▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency70▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry51▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion71▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving84▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security63▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume40▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency86▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014BUF55.5817159
2013BUF55.494617791

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)

2013 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
4
0.8/g
63
13/g
0
Away4
3
0.8/g
16
4/g
1
In division3
1
0.3/g
5
2/g
0
Out of division6
6
1.0/g
74
12/g
1
In wins5
6
1.2/g
70
14/g
1
In losses4
1
0.3/g
9
2/g
0
On grass3
3
1.0/g
16
5/g
1
On turf6
4
0.7/g
63
11/g
0
Indoors2
1
0.5/g
9
5/g
0
Outdoors7
6
0.9/g
70
10/g
1

2013 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2CAR2 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD62.2
Week 5CLE—49.2
Week 7MIA14 rush yds, 0 TD55.9
Week 8NO3 rush yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 9KC4 rush yds, 0 TD46.4
Week 11NYJ4 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD53.7
Week 13ATL1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 15JAX14 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD56.1
Week 16MIA7 rush yds, 0 TD46.9

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

Drafted in round 5, 2009