Thomas was obviously a much bigger part of the passing game than Barner, but Barner shared more of the rushing load than Thomas. While the pair were starting running backs four of their five seasons in Eugene, Kelly obviously knows how to get the most out of backs their size: While Thomas is the only one of the quartet who caught a lot of balls, we can see that Kelly is not opposed to getting his No. Darren played for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League as a running back and return specialist player. In the season opener against California, he had 175 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. Darren Sproles, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [56], On September 25, 2011, during a game against the Houston Texans, Sproles had 193 all-purpose yards (108 special teams yards and 85 offensive yards), with 6 receptions for 50 yards, 2 carries for 35 yards, including a 30-yard touchdown run, and on special teams, had only 1 punt return for 5 yards, but also had 4 kick-off returns for 103 yards. With 105 yards rushing, 45 yards receiving and 178 return yards, Sproles finished the game with 328 all-purpose yards in the Chargers victory over the Colts, the third most all-purpose yards by a player in a single NFL post-season game in NFL history. Darren Sproles. [49] On October 19, he had a 77-yard punt return for a touchdown in a 34–23 loss to the Denver Broncos. 1. The answer is unknown, but I doubt anyone would argue that he will equate, or surpass, his numbers over the last three seasons in New Orleans. Darren Sproles has been a pro football player for 2 years. He led his Olathe North Eagles to a 12–0 record and their fourth Kansas 6A state title in five years.[7]. [32], Sproles spent the 2005 season as the third string running back, behind LaDainian Tomlinson and Michael Turner, returning kicks and punts. Take a look at their combine/pro day numbers – all look very similar to Sproles. [19] On November 22, against Missouri, he had 43 carries for 273 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Finding enough touches to go around will be Kelly’s biggest problem, but if you are an Eagles – or even an Oregon Ducks – fan, you know that if anyone’s up to the task, it’s Kelly. His mother Annette died of cancer in April 2004. [107], On February 7, 2020, Sproles was hired as a personnel consultant in the Eagles' football operations department, alongside former teammate Brent Celek. That pass gave Brees 5,087 yards for the 2011 regular season with one game remaining. Alas, Darren Sproles was not back in Chargers uniform, though the comparisons were ubiquitous. In the Divisional Round against the Indianapolis Colts, he had a 56-yard receiving touchdown in the 28–24 victory. [48] In Week 2, against the Baltimore Ravens, he had seven receptions for 124 yards in the 31–26 loss. McCoy is fourth on the list in most of those categories, but well behind Sproles in all of them. [17] On September 13, against Massachusetts, he had 152 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns to help get the Wildcats to a 4–0 start. [12] On November 2, against Kansas, he had 110 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. On special teams, he had 51 kick returns for 1,257 net yards and 24 punt returns for 166 net yards. Height: Weight: 40 Dash: 20 Yd Dash: 10 Yd Dash: Darren Sproles: 5'6: 187: 4.47: 2.62: 1.55: LaMichael James: 5'8: 194: 4.35: 2.51: 1.5: DeAnthony Thomas: 5'9: 176: 4.43: 2.52: 1.62: Kenjon Barner: 5'9: 196: 4.39: 2.55: 1.58: Jeremiah Johnson: 5'9: 209: 4.54: 2.54: 1.56 A fourth-round pick out of Kansas State in 2005, Sproles became an unlikely success story. He also rushed for 17 yards and one touchdown, helping the Eagles win their first game of the season against the 2-0 Jets, 24-17. Sproles falls right in line with the group, even though he’s shorter than the others. [5], Sproles was a high school All-American as selected by Student Sports Magazine. Age, Height, and Weight. Darren Sproles was born on June 20, 1983 (age 37) in Waterloo, Iowa, United States. He is getting older, and he could be relegated to a spot player who can’t get on the field because the starter is just too good. [44], On January 3, 2009, during an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sproles ran for two touchdowns in place of the injured LaDainian Tomlinson, including the game-winning touchdown in overtime to beat the Colts 23-17. 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Another team would have had to give the Chargers first- and third-round draft picks if they signed Sproles. [14] In the next game, against Nebraska, he had 159 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. On special teams, he had 53 kick returns for 1,376 net yards and a touchdown to go along with 22 punt returns for 249 net yards. He won Super Bowl LII with them, though in which he did not play due to an injury he had during Week 3 against the New York Giants. He ranks fifth on the NFL's all-time list in all-purpose yards. As you can see, all four are small, compact backs with quick feet. For reference, here are Johnson and James’ averages with Kelly. On September 25, 2017, it was revealed that Sproles suffered a broken arm and a torn ACL on the same play in a game against the New York Giants in Week 3. Insiders can access ESPN.com's complete NFL draft coverage, plus exclusive player grades, rankings and expert analysis from Scouts Inc. … When my height and weight were announced, I could hear laughing from the audience. [2] He has been conquering a speech impediment he has had since childhood. [93] On July 15, 2018, Sproles announced that 2018 will be his last NFL season. [41] On December 4, he had three receptions for 34 yards and two touchdowns in a 34–7 victory over the Oakland Raiders. [100] In the Wild Card round against the Chicago Bears, he had 21 rushing yards and 14 receiving yards in the 16-15 victory. [64], In Week 2, a 35–27 loss to the Carolina Panthers, Sproles had 13 receptions for 128 yards. They have been blessed with a daughter by the name of Devyn Sproles. The player was born as Darren Lee Sproles on 20 June 1983 in Waterloo, Iowa to parents, Larry and Annette Sproles.Besides his parents, his other family member includes his brother, Terence Sproles. Right now we don't know about body measurements. That gave Sproles 175 yards of returning on special teams, and on offense, he had 7 receptions for 75 yards, along with just 2 carries for 7 yards, and that gave him 257 all-purpose yards. In reality, none of us know what Sproles will do in Philadelphia. The couple got married in 2010, and they have been living happily since then. He joined the New Orleans Saints in free agency before the 2011 season, and broke the NFL record for most single-season all-purpose yardage the same year, with 2,696 yards. On offense, he had 12 carries for 88 yards with a 16-yard touchdown run, and 6 receptions for 19 yards with a 6-yard touchdown pass. We don’t have much NFL information to pull from Kelly, but a full season and a playoff game is, at the very least, a solid indicator of some things to expect. He feels weird talking about himself in third-person, but if you want to find him, he usually spends his free time on Twitter irrationally arguing about Alex Smith, or sobbing after NFC championship games. Darren Sproles, Actor: The League. The contract included $6 million in guaranteed money. Sproles is the first player in NFL history with 2,200+ all purpose yards in 4 different seasons (2008–2011). [79], On July 29, 2016, Sproles signed a one-year $4.5 million contract extension with the Eagles through 2017. [52], On March 4, 2010, it was reported that the Chargers would tender Sproles a contract, which was worth approximately $7.3 million. Since 2009, he’s averaged 66 rushing attempts and 67 receptions per year. 4.4K likes. [15] Overall, in the 2002 season, he finished with 1,465 rushing yards and 17 rushing touchdowns. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about running back Darren Sproles on ESPN. NFL Combine. As you can see, both played pivotal roles. During that season, he set career highs with 603 yards rushing (6.9 yards per carry) and 710 yards receiving and a combined total of 9 touchdowns. He provided Drew Brees an embarrassment of riches, and his time in a Saints uniform was as productive as anyone could have hoped for. Age, Height, and Weight. In his six seasons in Eugene, Oregon leading the Ducks, Kelly had four running backs who possessed similar size, skill, and attributes to Sproles, and he was extremely successful in using all of them. It’s hard to argue that Sproles is anything but a boost to every offense he’s been a part of. He’s a change of pace guy that’s good for a few carries a game, a great outlet for your quarterback, and a nice option to return kicks. [33][34] He then spent the entire 2006 season on injured reserve list after breaking his ankle during the preseason. Author: Brad Allis Updated: Feb 25, 2020 Original: Sproles will serve as the sixth captain for Sunday's game and 2005 Draft Results. [37] Overall, he finished the 2007 regular season with 164 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns to go along with 10 receptions for 31 yards. In reality, his time in Philadelphia will probably be similar to his time in San Diego when LT was the man. Larry was 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) tall. In 1999, he rushed for 2,031 yards in nine games as a junior. Johnson was only with Kelly for two seasons: one as a limited backup, and one as the starter, so seeing what he can do as a No. [47], On February 18, 2009, the Chargers placed their franchise tag on Sproles. American football running back Darren Sproles plays for NFL team Philadelphia Eagles.He is the three-time recipient of Pro-Bowl honors in 2014, 2015 and 2016.. Darren Sproles Bio & Family. On ESPN Radio's (103.3 FM) Cowlishaw and Mosley, the NFL analyst shared the two most awkward moments he can remember covering at the combine. [62][63], Sproles broke over 1000 all-purpose yards in only his seventh game as a Saint. On April 28, 2018, Sproles re-signed with the Eagles on a one-year contract. J.J. Taylor lacking height, not praise. [55], On September 8, 2011, during a game against the Green Bay Packers, Sproles returned a punt 72 yards for a touchdown during the second quarter, and returned a second punt for just 20 yards; he also had 2 kick-off returns for 83 yards, including a 57-yard return. [43] Overall, he finished the 2008 season with 330 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, and 29 receptions for 342 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. He is a celebrity football player. Sproles announced his decision Saturday with a statement on the team's official website: "Looking back on my career, I think about the time I stood on the stage inside the RCA Dome getting measured for coaches and scouts at the 2005 NFL Scouting Combine. Measurable Measurement %tile; Height: 5' 6" 1: Weight: 187 lbs: 3: 40 Yard Dash: 4.47s: 78: Vertical Jump: 33" 30: Broad Jump: Can fantasy players count on Sproles to be the old reliable PPR gem that he’s been over the last five seasons? [40], On September 14, 2008, Sproles became just the second player in NFL history with 50 rushing yards, 50 receiving yards, and 100 return yards in one game (the other being Gale Sayers with the Chicago Bears). He played college football at Kansas State, where he is the all-time leading rusher, and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. [95] His return from injury was short-lived as he injured his hamstring in practice before the Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Being born on 20 June 1983, Darren Sproles is 37 years old as of today’s date 26th April 2021. His statistics for the game included: 53 rushing yards, 72 receiving yards, and 192 return yards. It was little-known running back Branden Oliver … Sproles had 15 carries for 66 yards, 4 catches for 34 yards, and 5 punt returns for 115 yards and a touchdown in the 35-28 upset win. [29] Overall, he finished the 2004 season with 1,318 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. [90] The Eagles went on to win Super Bowl LII. This last-play touchdown pass in the 4th quarter helped Drew Brees break the single season record for passing yards (5,084), held by Dan Marino since 1984. Johnson is somewhat of an outlier here as he is bigger than the others, but he possesses similar quickness. Darren Lee Sproles (Lightning Bug) Position: RB 5-6, 190lb (168cm, 86kg) Born: June 20, 1983 in Waterloo, IA. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2021 draft class. [26] On October 23, against Nebraska, he had 135 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. The disgruntled 49er had an extremely successful career at Oregon, and his transition to Kelly’s offense would have been a smooth one. Darren was the 11th on the all-time rushing yards list after his college years. For our sake, let’s hope it’s the latter. Sproles weighs about the same but is 3 inches shorter. [13] He followed that up with 103 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns against Iowa State. Sproles has achieved personal bests of 10.6 seconds in the 100 meters and 21.6 seconds in the 200 meters. While it’s extremely hard to look at someone’s college coaching career to point to anything he may do in the NFL, it is necessary in Kelly’s case because we have just 17 NFL games to draw from. Those results weren’t awful for a third down back, and they can be serviceable in PPR leagues for a flier or fill in. [76], Sproles was given his largest workload since the 2009 season in a Week 13 game against the 10-1 New England Patriots, due to the ineffectiveness of Murray and Mathews being hurt. "Looking back on my career, I think about the time I stood on the stage inside the RCA Dome getting measured for coaches and scouts at the 2005 NFL Scouting Combine," Sproles wrote. Darren Sproles. While he was a part of some very good offenses, he no doubt was a big part of their successes. College: Kansas St. (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 63 (1008th … [97] In the following game, against the Dallas Cowboys, he scored a receiving touchdown. Additionally, he was twice named The Kansas City Star Player of the Year. All five teams ranked in the top five for passing, four were top two, and two were No. He also played for the New Orleans Saints and the Eagles. [10], In the 2002 season, Sproles's role in the offense expanded. He finished 2nd in the state in the 200 meters as a junior, with a time of 21.6 seconds. Salute pic.twitter.com/k7ErBWD0m4 — B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) December 21, 2019 Sproles was named as a kick returner on the Chargers 50th Anniversary Team. [51] Overall, in the 2009 regular season, he finished with 343 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, 45 receptions, 497 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns. McCoy isn’t exactly known for his durability, and Kelly’s backups in Oregon averaged a healthy amount of carries, so it’s very possible Sproles will see more touches on the ground in Philadelphia than he did in New Orleans. Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles comes up big on this 25-yard fourth-down conversion. James was the featured back in the Ducks’ offense all three years he played with Kelly, so his numbers aren’t going to do us much good in relation to what Sproles might do as a backup/3rd down back. A community site about Darren Sproles, a running back for the San Diego Chargers. In 2013, Eagles’ running backs caught 68 passes (including the playoff game) – 56 of which by McCoy – and Nick Foles and Mike Vick combined for more rushing attempts than any running back not nicknamed Shady. Over that same time frame, Sporles lead all running backs in total receptions, receiving yards, yards per reception, receiving touchdowns, and yards per game. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2021 NFL Draft. Considering his numbers are off the charts, you have to wonder what that says about James’ potential as an NFL player. "When my height and weight were announced, I could hear laughing from the audience. [20] In the Big 12 Conference championship in 2003, a 35–7 win over #1 ranked Oklahoma, he had 235 rushing yards and 88 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown. NFL free agent rankings with analysis, projected salaries, PFF grades and PFF WAR. [105] He was placed on injured reserve on November 15. Meanwhile, Murray and Mathews rushed for a combined 11 carries and 13 yards, although they each scored a touchdown rushing while Sproles did not. He led all FBS teams in rushing yards in 2003 with 1,986. If Darren Sproles has been anything, it’s consistent. 1. If you are a point per reception player, hopefully you had him targeted as a nice flex option every season. [59], On January 1, 2012, in the last regular season game, a 45–17 blowout of the Carolina Panthers, Sproles had 168 all-purpose yards, in which he had 5 returns for 99 yards (2 kick-off returns for 45 yards and 3 punt returns for 54 yards) on special teams, and broke the NFL record for all-purpose yards in a season (2,696). For fantasy purposes, what does one do with Sproles? [27] On November 6, against Missouri, he had 160 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. One positive thing we can see is just how much each backup ran the ball. Meanwhile, he weighs 86 kg or 190 pounds. Sproles was selected to his second straight Pro Bowl, and was named First Team All-Pro, his second straight year as an All-Pro and his first first team selection. He was also the winner of Thomas A. Simone Trophy, given to the top big-class football player in Kansas City metro area. He is all but gone from the 49ers’ roster, and would have been a much cheaper option than Sproles. [3] Sproles was a star in football, earning the name "Tank", after having been born at 10 lb (4.5 kg). He is an actor, known for The League (2009), The NFL on CBS (1956) and NFL Monday Night Football (1970). Sproles was born on June 20, 1983, Waterloo, Iowa. He was even more important to the passing game. [53] He appeared in all 16 games and recorded 59 receptions for 520 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 50 carries for 267 rushing yards. [94] He returned from his injury to play in the season-opening 18–12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Gary Althiser is a diehard 49ers and San Francisco Giants fan. Or, his offensive minded head coach could recognize what he does well, exploit it to a regressed but respectable level, and take some of the burden off of his all-world starter. Drew Brees was quoted after the trade: "You only see a Darren Sproles type of player come around once in your career. As a comparison, former Raiders RB Napoleon Kaufman was 5-9 185. [113], Sproles maintains his off-season home near San Diego in Poway, California. This was followed by an 11-yard run for his second rushing touchdown, capping off his first career 100+ yard rushing game. Darren Lee Sproles (born June 20, 1983) is an American football executive and former running back and return specialist who is currently a personnel consultant for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). They have been blessed with a daughter by the name of Devyn Sproles. [66] Sproles returned in Week 12 and played in the Saints' remaining games, finishing the season with 48 rushes for 244 yards and 1 touchdown, 75 catches for 667 yards and 7 touchdowns, 18 kickoff returns for 483 yards, and 23 punt returns for 183 yards. Darren Sproles's height is 5′ 6″. [68], On March 13, 2014, Sproles was acquired by the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2014 5th-round draft pick. [106] On December 21, 2019, Sproles announced that he would retire from the NFL following the 2019 season. [50] On Christmas Day, he had 38 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in a 42–17 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Darren Sproles has got the right body that suits his career. Rushing Rush Receiving Rec Kickoff Returns KR Punt Returns PR Defense Def Fumbles Fum Scoring Score. 2 is inadequate as well. [110], Sproles's father, Larry, played running back at MidAmerica Nazarene University. 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