Professional career
Saumer signed with the Boston Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) in February 1934. In March 1934, it was reported that he was not eligible to run track for the Oles that spring and that he had dropped out of school.
On September 11, 1934, the Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Saumer from the Redskins. He played in two games for the Pirates in a reserve role, rushing three times for one yard. He was released on September 27, 1934.
On October 10, 1934, Saumer joined the independent St. Louis Gunners. However, he did not play in any games for the Gunners and signed with the Cincinnati Reds on October 16, 1934. He played in three games, starting two, for the Reds in 1934, totaling 48 carries for 183 yards and one touchdown, one reception for six yards, and one completion on four passing attempts for nine yards. Saumer led the Reds in rushing yards in 1934 with 183 and scored their only touchdown all season. In November 1934, the 0–8 Reds were sold to St. Louis, becoming the St. Louis Gunners.
On November 14, 1934, it was reported that the Pirates had purchased Saumer from the Gunners. He appeared in the final league game for the Pirates in 1934 (on November 18), rushing four times for 20 yards while also throwing three incomplete passes for one interception.
Saumer signed with the Chicago Bears in 1936. He reported to the team for training camp in August 1936. By September 11, he had joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, who released him on September 15, 1936, during the preseason.
