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Sproles

Darren Sproles (born June 20, 1983) is an American former professional football player who played as a running back and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kansas State University, where he was a standout returner and contributor at running back.

Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft, Sproles spent

In 2011, while with the Eagles, Sproles set the NFL single-season record for all-purpose yards with 2,696,

He is regarded as one of the most dynamic return specialists in NFL history, and his contributions

the
early
portion
of
his
career
in
San
Diego,
developing
into
a
versatile
back
and
elite
returner.
He
later
played
for
the
Philadelphia
Eagles,
where
he
became
a
central
part
of
the
offense
and
special
teams,
and
he
also
had
a
stint
with
the
New
Orleans
Saints
before
retiring.
His
professional
role
emphasized
speed,
versatility,
and
proficiency
in
both
rushing
and
receiving
duties,
as
well
as
a
high
level
of
effectiveness
on
punts
and
kickoffs.
illustrating
his
impact
as
a
multi-faceted
playmaker.
His
career
is
remembered
for
consistency,
explosiveness,
and
a
rare
ability
to
influence
games
in
multiple
phases.
helped
shape
the
value
of
versatile
playmakers
in
modern
football.