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- Darren Sproles has proven over his career small stature can be an asset if used correctly.
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"If I was six feet, I wouldn't be the same. Being five-six is a blessing to me." What a class act
That’s so true, if Darren Sproles was 6 foot he wouldn’t be special
Loved that part
💯
I feel like he’s saying that if he were taller he would’ve have worked as hard as he did to compensate for being 5’6. He truly is something else this man, a man football will never forget
If he was 5'8 or 5'9 he could be a top 15 running back.
Amazing that he's had 43 his entire life
James Hancock Its so weird like nobody would really want 43 so that’s probably why I guess
Todd m was he on the eagles roster when they won the sb?
I’m guessing it’s because he is 4”3’? Lmao
@@rowanfernsler9725 he's 5'6 and thats not a funny joke if you meant it that way
@@stevvejobss yes
-Set the record of all purpose yards in a season
-8th all time in all purpose yards
-3 Time Pro Bowler
-Super Bowl Champion
This is a Hall of Fame career
Hes 6th all time bro, hes crazy good
And 7th all time in punt return TDs
Are we considering him a super bowl champion?
@@spritzerak4u89 just more things to add to his legacy
Jon McFadden I hope to God those stats include a 2x Super Bowl champion
Super underrated
Tredzi Absolutely. He's top 10 all-time in all-purpose yards.
@@devincamaron8702 bc of returns
Ok that means he was unstoppable in returns and reciving
With his size, and the things that he’s done and accomplished, in my eyes he’s a HALL OF FAMER. No one expected to be in the league for long and next thing you know he’s been in it for 12+ years. Proving doubters wrong every time. #43 #BoltUp
jose moreno I agree with you this man I s a hall famer no doubt
I would always would trade him but now I will never trade him I’ll put him at starter until he retired
Facts
Hall of Famer is an understatement
I think he’s a top 5 all time for all purpose yards, def getting in
"Slippery little super smurf" lmao
currywithstheshotboy as soon as the commentator say it I saw this comment
Guillermo Tapia ok
Guillermo Tapia lmao same
@@guillermotapia650 same
@@guillermotapia650 same lol
Darren Sproles gives us short football players hope 💫 🙌
Yes
This made me want to be short I’m 2 inches shorter than him and I’m 11
@@griffind9 dang im bout to be 13 and im like 5'11
ledzz33 start hitting the gym when you turn 15 bro. You got blessed with good genetics
@@epicunknown.4018 ik bro if i wasnt my height and this athletic 8th grade coach wouldnt want me for positions next year and i play more than kicker
I think sproles was the blueprint for how the Saints would use Kamara
Bush (‘06-‘10)
Sproles (‘11-‘13)
Kamara (‘17-?)
‘14-‘16 they were using Pierre Thomas, Khiry Robinson, & Mark Ingram in the passing game - but none were necessarily built for that role. I agree though, I think they drafted Kamara with the intention of him being the next Bush/Sproles.
MrGNugget that is true
Agreed
True
Well we did have him for awhile
The best little guy in NFL history
5kemosabi1 I’m an Eagles fan he definitely is one of them but he’s not even close to Barry Sanders Drew Brees Steve Smith sr or any of those small legends l. Sproles is amazing tho
Spotles is 5'6", alot of 5'8" and up players
@@bowtiezr2534 I'm 5'6" & when I played football there was no one on the field better than me. Also I met Barry Sanders & he's not 5'8". I was 5'7" without a doubt. Drew Brees was 5'6" as well. Steve Smith was the only one that was 5'8" out of this bunch! I also don't think Sproles was 5'6" either. I think he was shorter. I could be wrong. But remember they had to bring down the measuring tape for him & I think they made a mistake. But who cares, he had an amazing career bc if his talent, Hard work & determination! You can't measure a man's heart & soul. One more side note, Trindon Holliday was 5'5" & is ranked the 2nd fastest man ever in the NFL with a a 10.00 in the 100 meters! He did pretty damn good in the NFL with his punt & kick returns! Height isn't a factor as to how good a football player is going to be, especially at RB!
5kemosabi1 Barry Sanders is the best
And Barry Sanders
Man I miss the Lightning Bug 😂 hell of a player, and madden did him dirty with his speed
Speed12Gaming madden gave him a horrible ca4d he should b2 86 or more
Speed12Gaming for real. I noticed that. It's very stupid.
@@juicetyhuis8608 ?
Amazing. Speed is awesome lol
Everyone loves Darren sproles. i believe that one day he will go to the hall of fame
Hotspur champs go to the hall of famer?
Dacodawiteout lol thanks
One of my favorite players ever to play, hope your recovery goes well, and if it's the end for you, thanks for all the great memories!!
Garage Built Hondas it’s definitely not the end bro !! He is healthy and playing Locke is dying for that Super Bowl ring
As a saints fan I miss Darren sproles, no idea why we traded him
Well.. You have Alvin Kamara now.
cus u guys knew he looked better in that eagles uniform.
Bengals fan here and I too miss him playing with the Saints.
As a Chargers fan I wish we would have re signed him.
Gregory Melo tbh 😭😂
You can't measure a man's heart. His heart and drive told everyone that he was a special player. Awesome player
Size don't matter its your talent that matters
Jaylen Williams wrong
unless your a receiver trying to win a jump ball against a 6'2 Corner lol
@@nickfisher9866 Yeah, say that to Steve Smith Sr.
@@nickfisher9866 Ice up son!
@@nickfisher9866 well tyreek hill isn't the tallest either. As a receiver short people outrun the big guys easily. Theres no need for jump battle if there's no corner making it even close to you
2:22 literally he’s so fast it looks sped up
Super smurf? Bruh these commentators have no chill-__-
Nick lmaoo
Time stamp
I’ve met him multiple times and I can easily say he is one of the nicest players in the league. Also extremely humble
Definitely a hall of fame player. One of those rare players that every single team would love to have. Even if they don’t. If you put him on the team they’d learn to love him
Man I miss watching him play! Watched the night he scored 3 tds with the chargers and had over 300 total combined yards what a performance nobody could stop him!
He has always been one of the funnest players to watch and even though he probably won’t make the HOF, I will remember him in the league. Love that guy
pride893 he will make the HOF, he should be a first ballot but he’ll probably be later since people will say “he’s too short” but he is he king of all purpose yards
He 1000% belongs in the Hall of fame
I was elated when the Eagle signed Darren and I'll always be happy I got to see him play in the Midnight Green. Just a unique player with so many incredible plays.
Him and Gore are so underrated, especially Gore who's one of the top 10 running backs in NFL history!! And still goes unnoticed sometimes, I mean come on the dude is the 6th leading rusher in NFL history him and sproles always give everything they got
The Journey He's the most average running back of all time. Gore isn't flashy, he is just so consistently average that he is going to end up 4th or even 3rd all time in rushing if he plays 2 more years
Evelyn Carpenter consistent yes but getting a 1000 yards every single season is much better then average , an "average" running back wouldn't make top 5 rushing yards of all time which he will most certainly be in when it's all said and done
The Journey What he means is Gore isn't fast or strong like Sproles or Lynch, he's just average - no flashiness
The Journey Well I don't necessarily agree. He isn't flashy and all, but he isn't elite. He's going to be top 3 in rushing because he hasn't stopped playing. He's played so unbelievably long that he made it up there
Evelyn Carpenter well I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree I respect your opinion but I feel if you're rushing for over 1000 yards every single year then you should be considered elite
3:11 “I just want them to pay” this man is so determined to prove everyone wrong that he’ll never be forgotten
Best player in my opinion. Have a signed jersey of him. Such a rule model for me with me being so short
Time to channel my inner Collinsworth... Here's a guy who when he touches the ball, it could be a touchdown instantly.
Sideline Scores lmfao
Looking at this 5 years later, and there’s a new little guy from Kansas, Deuce Vaughn, and my cowboys got him in the sixth, I think he’s gonna do great things just like sproles, can’t wait
Respect!! ✊🏽
"Me being 5'6 is a blessing to me"
Damn never really looked at height like that
Now he’s got a ring
PancakeJake he actually has 2
when?
OC24 B7102 I think the saints 2010
S.G. Sproles Joined The Saints in 2011.
With blount and Ajayi and Darren sproles our running game is great
DaPlebGaming and clement
What did you guys do with donnel pomphrey (or however it's spelled).
He did great in college, and EDP went crazy when you drafted him
Blounts probably gone after this season. it’s the clement, sproles and ajayi train now
Callum Mc I think he got injured before the year started and we put him on IR, hopefully he can return next year and show why people thought he was gonna be sproles 2.0
DaPlebGaming and Cory clement
Just wait till he comes back
Hopefully he comes back
as 2017 i know the eagles have great players but when sproles comes back at least 2 people will lose their jobs (a running back and a return specialist)
Probably Wendell Smallwood and maybe Shelton ginson
Eagles fan since 2006. He has indicated a lot that he is making a comeback. He even said "the comeback will be real" and that he isn't going out like that. He'll be back.
paduaowned I believe he will, but no one can say for sure but him until it happens or not. And he won't say until it happens so we'll have to wait.
I like when he said " if I was 6 ft, I wouldn't be the same... 5ft 6" is blessing to me"
Damn. I’m 5’6” now you telling me I could’ve made it to the NFL?? 😂
Zanther King no
Nah. Darren Sproles actually has talent
TheNorthFace715 Talent is nothing skill is what makes you great. 😐 Once you realize that you can be something great and you have confidence in yourself that you can truly do it thats when you can have it.
I’m 5’9. Im still 11years old
I think if I can stay healthy I might have a chance to make it at least to college ball. Maybe not D-1 but at least to college ball.
At the age of 14 I am 5ft'9in 195lb.
40 time: 4.33
Bench press: 175lb
Hangclean: 245lb
Squat: 325lb
In the last two years I played as: Noseguard (15 tackles)
Linebacker (54 tackles, 4 sacks, 12 forced fumbles)
D End (5 tackles and a fumble recovery)
Defensive Guard/Tackle both (29 tackles and a sack)
Offensive Tackle (Nothing too spectacular)
Halfback (1 carry, 47 yards, TD)
Woo! So happy to see the league showing him love. He gave us some exiting games down here in SD!
As a Colts fan I have mad respect for #43. Even though he torched us damn near every time we’ve played against him team he’s still one of my favorite backs to play the game.
I want the eagles to win the SB this year for sproles, I feel like if he gets a SB ring he's a border line HOF
JDMadden they did it. That man deserved a sb ring. So happy he finally got it
5:21
“Hey big fella, man I’m so happy for ya!”
Gotta love Drew.
Being a Giants fan, this is a hard pill to swallow, but Darren Sprolles is, in my opinion, one if the greatest of all time at what he does. He's the most versatile player in the NFL and him being 5'6" has been a nightmare for defenses. He slips out if tackles so easy. Definitely a HoF player. Happy to see him finally champion.
Imagine if Sproles, Peters, and Wentz didnt go down this season...
along with Hicks yeah would be deadly
Yeah but the ajayi thing probably would not have happened
Darth Vix lol eagles wouldve still won SB but they wouldve put up 60+points
As a Chargers fan I will always root for Sproles. He's a fantastic player and person
I have always admired this man even though I'm a Patriots fan. Deserves more love as a player. He's so underrated.
thanks nfl for this little videos.. getting hyped for the new season!
I played rugby for many years and found the little guys on the field had the biggest hearts.
loved this man on the chargers, he’s a legend
Had to hold back tears when they played that win over the Colts. I was there and the atmosphere was something I have never felt. Sproles was loved in SD and glad he's having great success in Philly! #FUSPANOS
LEGEND. All time charger great. Loved watching this guy play. Had such an impact every time he touched the field.!! One of the best to ever do it
Most underrated player with a great personality, hope he can come back and dominate
Facts
Love Darren I loved watching him at kstate and gotta respect the Kansan too ✊🏼
Pound for pound he might be the strongest player in NFL history. The story was that once during Charger training camp he out bench pressed Shawn Merriman. He also had one of the most memorable games in playoff history against the Colts when he did EVERYTHING including the winning touchdown in overtime.
Grew up with him Nd his brother I know his mom is proud of him Nd smiling from above
He may have always been the smallest man in the NFL, but he has always been the greatest man in the NFL.
He’s not the smallest
They was roasting my mans on the announcements 😂😂
“The little guy!”
“Super slippery smurf”
“Might mouse!”
Right I was like yo wtf why you roasting my
Man
This guy is so inspiring!
This man has always been one of my favorite players ever. As a aggie i watched him at k state and was hooked, hated seeing him go to Philly as a cowboys fan. I would of gave up any rb we had to have him.
Lmao these commentators really said “Mighty Mouse”
for him to play 13yrs im soo amazed i love Darren Sproles
This just proves passion cannot be measured. I hope he is well and he returns to the football field.
Thanks for everything Legend! -every eagles fan, every football fan
I think its pretty awesome he's had 43 his whole life. And if they consider to induct him to the HOF he'll be the first player ever to be number 43 and be in the HOF.
Troy polamalu
He looks soooooo small playing next to all the other guys, which is so crazy. I'm only about an inch taller than him haha what a beast!
Thanks! I really enjoyed this video clip. Amazing!
One of my all time favorite players right here! Been watching him play since his kstate days with him and Roberson .. amazing the career hes managed to put together with all the odds stacked against him… HOFer if you ask me
He is so fun to watch
Damn i would’ve loved to see him in a chiefs uniform
I remember watching that chargers colts game. Loved it.
I sure loved watching him get the ball because he has like a Barry sanders type acceleration and super fast cuts without losing much speed he is absolutely one of my favorite players all time.
Sproles is easily one of my favorites players
105 speed
He’s my favorite player in the NFL when he was playing. One of the best to play.
Look up to him so much, im 5'6 17 years old and imma be starting in Varsity next year.
You can only imagine how dominant the eagles offense would be if he was playing this season
Neil Abraham well we wouldn't have ajayi if he was still playing, so I guess it's a blessing In Disguise
Honestly it’s impossible for them to have been any more dominant than they were when Wentz was running the show
Jack Kennedy did you not see the playoffs? Beat 3 top teams. One being the Vikings and we dropped 38 on the “top” defense.
cloudneo2 what are you saying I’m a huge Eagles fan and was so happy to watch my birds steam roll the post season.
Jack Kennedy I was making the argument that they did become more dominant. Wentz is a playmaker but not the team. That’s something we all gotta remember as Eagles Fan. Fly eagles Fly
Sproles>zeke
Tom Brady Shady #WOAT#MaddenCursed#OldFART rodgers>Brady
Derek Frenyea lol ur sped
PiggyThick what ? Good English
Noopoe zeke still better
@@trevenabboud8769 you're funny
Sproles inspires me so much! I was so sad when he retired
For someone to be 5.6 felt he is so fast and quick so thank you for everything you had done darren sproles my mom will wear the 43 jersey for is 2021 season
4:59 hand to the face bruh.
This is a really good vid
Fellow Kansas boy, even though his height made people underestimate him, he still made a hell of an impact! Much love and respect to Darren! ❤️
Love you buddy, sproles the eagle, or sproles the charger, I loved this man and his energy, I wish he’d never gotten hurt, but I’m glad he is ok and left a mark on the league for years to come
I like to remind people he’s back with my Eagles and he’s Healthy
Mighty Mouse 😂
Miss him so much in New Orleans. He and Brees were special.
This guy's burst of pace is still one of the best anyone will ever see......unbelievable
Sproles= GOAT
He'd do very well in the patriots system.
Man.. dudes in the NFL hit the genetic jackpot. Super athletes.. even little guys like Sproles. Amazing.
I love this guy, always told two small, would never make it, boy did he prove them wrong, might be small but plays with the biggest heart!! THANK-YOU PHILADELPHIA for bringing him back, one of the greatest guy's and. A true competitor, and from one Darren two another Darren, have an AWESOME SEASON!! LOVE ME SOME EAGLES"....😜
He is awesome 🤪🤪😋😋🏈🥇🥇
We all know Madden need to put his speed up a lil bit too lol easily a 93 still
Greatness is measured by gratefulness. He is pure greatness. #HOF
This guy always inspired me, especially with me being 5’6” as well
Future hall of famer ✊🏼
Hall of famer?? Yes
Pound for pound one of the best players in NFL history, Darren sproles
Darren Sproles is the reason one of the reasons why I love football so much to this day. Height & size doesn't matter, as a 5'7 Wide Receiver I love the passion of football. So yeah people look for tall players and they underestimate you & barely put small players in games, but once they realize that you do better than others. Is where they correct themselves. I will always love being a 5'7 for a Two way football player
Should be in the Hall of fame when retires.
Deuce Vaughn is up next!
Amazing little guy
One day at the Eagles practice Darren Sproles gave me a hug