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Darren Sproles Kansas State Quicksilver

June 20, 1983 - Waterloo, Iowa - Darren Sproles the electric running back from Kansas State University...

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"Darren Sproles Kansas State Quicksilver"

Last updated 📅 2025-06-20

June 20, 1983 - Waterloo, Iowa - Darren Sproles the electric running back from Kansas State University was born. Darren was a First Team All-American in 2003, as he finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting after leading the nation with 1,986 rushing yards. He was a solid three-time All-Big 12 performer, he earned first team honors in 2003 and 2004 and second team accolades in 2002. Sproles finished his career 11th all-time in rushing and sixth all-time in all-purpose yards in NCAA history. The National Football Foundation voters inducted Darren Sproles into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2021.

He was selected as a fourth-round pick of the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft and had success there and also later with the New Orleans Saints and the Philadelphia Eagles. The three-time Pro Bowl selection was a member of the Eagles team that won Super Bowl LII.

Currently ranked sixth in NFL history with 19,696 all-purpose yards, Sproles set the single-season league record with 2,696 in 2011.

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  • DOB: June 20
  • EVENTDAY: June 20
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Darren Sproles, Sproles Darren
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Running Back
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Kansas State Wildcats, Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 43
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 43
  • SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame
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"Sproles, Darren"

Prepare to dive into the dynamic and often underestimated career of Darren Sproles, one of the most electrifying and versatile offensive weapons in modern NFL history. This series will explore how Sproles, despite his diminutive stature, consistently defied expectations to become a nightmare for opposing defenses.
From his explosive rushing and receiving prowess to his game-changing abilities as a return specialist, we'll trace the journey of a player whose unique skill set made him an indispensable asset for every team he played on. Discover the records he broke, the pivotal moments he created, and the indelible mark he left as one of the most exciting all-purpose players of his era. Prepare to dive into the dynamic and often underestimated career of Darren Sproles, one of the most electrifying and versatile offensive weapons in modern NFL history. This series will explore how Sproles, despite his diminutive stature, consistently defied expectations to become a nightmare for opposing defenses...