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Frank Darby

WR

A 6th-round pick (187th overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Arizona State, Frank Darby has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2023 with ATL, capping a 3-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2 catches for 29 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 200#

College

Arizona State

Draft

Rd 6, 187th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2023

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
48.6

59th percentile among WRs · limited sample

1 games · 1 targets

Role×0.14-0.28
Hands×0.1+0.44
Volume×0.12-0.94
Total EPA×0.22-0.44
EPA/target×0.3+0.31
Yards/target×0.12+0.28

2022 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed16▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst16▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility43▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size52▶

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

Receiving

Hands67▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat55▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability42▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share45▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share41▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency68▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume10▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022ATL48.61115
2021ATL39.84114

Career profile

Frank Darby has appeared in 5 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with ATL.

As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 29 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2022 with ATL: 15 yards and 0 touchdowns in 1 game.

Career highs (regular season)

2022 splits

regular season

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 18TB1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD50.5

Frank Darby — common questions

What position does Frank Darby play?
Frank Darby is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Frank Darby played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Frank Darby has played for ATL (2021–2022).
Where did Frank Darby go to college?
Frank Darby played college football at Arizona State.
When was Frank Darby drafted?
Frank Darby was selected in round 6, 187th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Frank Darby scored?
Frank Darby has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Frank Darby's ScoutIndex Rating?
Frank Darby rated 48.6 for 2022, the 59th percentile among WRs (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 6, 2021

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