Jul 31, 2011; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers fullback Frank Summers (34) is tackled by linebacker Jonas Mouton (57) at training camp at San Diego Chargers training camp at Chargers Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE

Summers stands at 5-foot-10, 240 pounds and is more of a prototypical fullback. He likes contact and wants to make the big hit.

Hester would have to settle for backup duty and special teams play.

Frank Summers, the Steelers 5th round pick in 2009, will sign with the San Diego Chargers, a league source tells Inside Pittsburgh Sports.

The Steelers offered Summers a contract to return but Summers sees the Chargers as a better fit due to their style of offense, source indicates. Other teams were also in the mix for his services. – insidepittsburghsports.com

I have only seen a couple of Pittsburgh Steelers sources come through on this, so let’s wait for an official word on the signing.

Summers looks like a hybrid back that can be used as both a fullback and tailback. He is a monster of a man and would be useful in goal-line situations. With his size running the football, he reminds me a lot of Mike Tolbert.

Tolbert could be a great mentor for the young back since they have a similar running style (big bulldozer type) and would have a similar role in the Chargers offense.