Darren Sproles

Running back, American football player

1983 –

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Who is Darren Sproles?

Darren Lee Sproles is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State.

Sproles was named as a kick returner on the Chargers 50th Anniversary Team. 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. During that season he set career highs with 603 yards rushing and 710 yards receiving and a combined total of 9 touchdowns. Sproles is the first player in NFL history with 2,200+ all purpose yards in 4 different seasons.

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Born
Jun 20, 1983
Waterloo
Also known as
  • Darren Lee Sproles
  • Tank
  • Lightning Bug
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Spouses
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Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Kansas State University
  • Olathe North High School
Lived in
  • Waterloo

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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