How the Shortest Player in the NFL Destroyed Everyone

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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024

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  • @SheGotSports
    @SheGotSports  17 дней назад +12

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  • @do_or_Dey
    @do_or_Dey 17 дней назад +89

    Darren Sproles was a beast in college. I was glad he had a long, successful professional career.

  • @Taidoe
    @Taidoe 14 дней назад +27

    as a 5’6 guy he’s literally my favorite player ever you don’t know how glad 15 year old me was when my birds got him 🦅

  • @dennisallen8333
    @dennisallen8333 16 дней назад +50

    Darren Sproles was destined to play for the Philadelphia Eagles that red helmet says it all! Thank you brother Darren for helping my Eagles win Superbowl 52! #Fly Eagles Fly!

  • @Daniel-bm5gf
    @Daniel-bm5gf 17 дней назад +56

    Had a decently long career for sure. The way he hid through those tackles. Great vid lauren as always

  • @fulcrumsee5968
    @fulcrumsee5968 16 дней назад +75

    Darren Sproles deserves the HoF. I really like your channel.

    • @danandhibb
      @danandhibb 10 часов назад

      Absolutely!!!! Say that shit again

  • @FromNyo
    @FromNyo 16 дней назад +33

    They underestimated him his entire career, and he proved them wrong every damn time. What a player!

  • @jallen2827
    @jallen2827 17 дней назад +21

    Dam this was long over due thank you! loved watching him play. Sproles was the most elusive and versatile player ever. Getting to see him and antonio gates on the field together was hilarious and fun to watch.

  • @craigmcmullen4914
    @craigmcmullen4914 17 дней назад +19

    Great video Lauren! Darren Sproles was so fun to watch! Other short running backs that I think of now are Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Deuce Vaughn. Also you should do a video for some of my favorite Chiefs players, Jamaal Charles and Eric Berry

  • @allphornunn
    @allphornunn 16 дней назад +14

    LOVED when i saw a segment awhile back about Sproles and his wife helping their two daughters train for track in school. Seemed like such a great family - super loving but also raising a couple killers on race day😂

  • @johnchedsey1306
    @johnchedsey1306 10 дней назад +4

    Always one of the most fun players to watch. Legit one of the best ever. He deserves these nice career retrospectives

  • @marcusa.750
    @marcusa.750 17 дней назад +36

    Sproles was the real deal.

    • @jlui21
      @jlui21 11 дней назад +1

      -- Favorite Saints player. Undersized. Did his job well. Didn't talk much. Made ProBowls after he left, crazy.

  • @blakebrown84
    @blakebrown84 16 дней назад +19

    Darren Sproles was one of a kind who was the shortest player in the NFL at 5 foot 6, 190 pounds coming out of Kansas State. I couldn’t believe he played 15 seasons in the NFL with different teams. He was indeed a force to be reckoned with! Known for his incredible agility and versatility, he made a significant impact as a running back and return specialist. Over his career, he accumulated 3,552 rushing yards, 4,840 receiving yards, and 23 touchdowns. His ability to make big plays in crucial moments earned him a reputation as one of the most elusive players in the NFL.🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈

    • @FunandStuff88
      @FunandStuff88 16 дней назад

      Bro, why are you using chat gpt for RUclips comments

  • @Noumenon4Idolatry
    @Noumenon4Idolatry 16 дней назад +4

    One of my favorite players when I was a Philly fan. A special player that you don’t see in the league often enough.
    Big heart. His special teams play could turn games around. He was also dangerous in the backfield. He made teams respect the run, and he could catch. A dangerous weapon.
    Oh and the guy was tough.

  • @kingmaruki9449
    @kingmaruki9449 2 дня назад +1

    I had so many punt and kick off returns with Darren back in the day!

  • @matthewdahl5426
    @matthewdahl5426 17 дней назад +7

    Thank you for the video I became a Chargers fan in 2007 I’m glad I got to see him play as a Chargers Sucks we a GM at the time no paying players. always love watching him. I would always call him lightning bug⚡️⚡️

  • @gsusfrk333
    @gsusfrk333 16 дней назад +7

    Firefly! Drew Brees shouted him out yesterday.

  • @markanthony1004
    @markanthony1004 2 дня назад +1

    One name I never thought I'd here again. You did this so much justice

  • @jordonvh91
    @jordonvh91 17 дней назад +144

    Had no idea how insane his combine numbers were. Benching over 100% body weight for 20+ reps is wild.

    • @Greatzinger67
      @Greatzinger67 13 дней назад +8

      Not really, short guys are strong. Most bodybuilders are under 5'8

    • @zzirfamo24
      @zzirfamo24 10 дней назад +7

      @@Greatzinger67he’s not a bodybuilder tho😂 and those guys take steroids and stuff. He’s all natural and not only was he strong but he was among the fastest in the nfl

    • @ryanlink8699
      @ryanlink8699 10 дней назад

      100% of your bodyweight for 20 reps is not very impressive dude. That’s average as hell for athletes. Benching 1.5x for 20 is a totally different beast.

    • @johnny33long
      @johnny33long 9 дней назад

      Not a huge feat. I weighed 165# senior year of high school and I could bench 225 over 20 reps any day of the week. Never did roids either.

    • @ryanlink8699
      @ryanlink8699 9 дней назад

      @@johnny33long it’s not in the end of a scale from normal to freak athlete, But it’s a dramatically better test of strength and endurance than doing body weight. Once you’re pressing double for that amount, pretty crazy. And that’s not 1.5x sir, you need another 22.7 pounds on there, call it 250 for 20 reps. And actual reps, not drop to chest instantly and bounce it back up. 1-3 second eccentric and explode back up, no bounce.

  • @archersparadox3
    @archersparadox3 16 дней назад +1

    Love you adding the confrontation part. I always loved Sproles but in that moment I did even more.

  • @Idkwhattoput-p2s
    @Idkwhattoput-p2s 16 дней назад +5

    That's how Barry Sanders was. He was so short no one could tackle him and he would just zoom down the field while all the defenders looked confused.

  • @illCMAC
    @illCMAC 16 дней назад +2

    This is one of my new favorite channels on this site and this video made me smile from beginning to end. Keep up the good work!

  • @49erfaithful64
    @49erfaithful64 10 дней назад +1

    One of my favorite players to watch of all time. Absolute dawg

  • @CKpremium1992
    @CKpremium1992 16 дней назад +2

    As a chargers fan I loved him there and was sad to see him go. He was one of my favorite players to watch but I still loved seeing him have success on the Saints and Eagles..

  • @jpstewart4109
    @jpstewart4109 9 дней назад +1

    D. Sproles is a real one. He responded back to me via direct message (on Facebook) back in 2009, at a time when celebrities NEVER responded to ANYONE! He's one of my all-time favors

  • @deecee2174
    @deecee2174 17 дней назад +6

    Sproles reminds me of Pinball Clemons from the CFL
    Stocky and short RB that can shift on a dime and has that Forrest Gump instinct to RUN

  • @markula_4040
    @markula_4040 16 дней назад +5

    I'm not sure what's worse:
    NFL execs laughing at him when his height was measured at the combine. (Every last one of them deserved to be fired on the spot)
    or
    The Saints trading him for a 5th round pick. In what world are you going to find a player as productive as Darren Sproles in the 5th round? No wonder they went 7-9 so often.

  • @peteroconnor-v8x
    @peteroconnor-v8x 16 дней назад +1

    i truly enjoy your analysis of all your subjects. Thank you so much.

  • @TheDeeStain
    @TheDeeStain 16 дней назад +1

    I was just thinking about Darren Sproles the other day. Dude was electrifying!

  • @yureion
    @yureion 16 дней назад +2

    Darren Sproles was one of those "Never played for my team (: Jets) but I loved his game" athletes. Dude was as you said so damn shifty you couldn't help but watch him play.
    Jamal Lewis is another lesser acknowledged one I loved watching growing up - he let off a hell of a run on my Jets once that just from a sheer respect angle I couldn't get mad at, think he was with the Browns then.

  • @17thN.O
    @17thN.O 15 дней назад

    Great video as always SheGotSports! Darren Sproles was a really good, tough player. He was great for my Saints and I hate that his time with our squad ended bad. I have no bad feelings toward him and still got love for him. Glad he was able to thrive with the Eagles and he is doing good working for them in his retirement.

  • @mastermas6
    @mastermas6 11 дней назад +1

    It was always wild looking up at his name in the gym at north.

  • @michael7054
    @michael7054 16 дней назад +2

    Great video! I enjoyed watching!

  • @sawyerhinck2471
    @sawyerhinck2471 17 дней назад +1

    Great video Lauren I appreciate all these details here’s a fun fact for you all his high school that he played at Olathe North is actually big rivals with the high school in currently attending Gardner Edgerton.

  • @chrisvega8861
    @chrisvega8861 7 часов назад

    Love this Guy. Humble good man. God bless him

  • @TheAdidasKnifer
    @TheAdidasKnifer 17 дней назад +9

    Man as a colts fan myself this dude Darren sproles cooked us every time

    • @SheGotSports
      @SheGotSports  17 дней назад +6

      Legit when I was editing this video I realized every time Darren had a career game it was against the Colts, like legit every time, even like a decade apart

    • @TheAdidasKnifer
      @TheAdidasKnifer 17 дней назад +3

      ​@@SheGotSportswow what are the chances

    • @marcusgilmore5211
      @marcusgilmore5211 16 дней назад +2

      @@SheGotSports don’t forget our Giants. He heard us a few times as well very good video by the way….

    • @dewanewelch1744
      @dewanewelch1744 9 часов назад

      The Chargers RBs use to kill us Colts!!!

  • @patrickcheesman
    @patrickcheesman 17 дней назад +4

    He was elite!

  • @patmccrotch5373
    @patmccrotch5373 2 дня назад

    I loved sproles when he was an eagle, was the game against Carolina where he had (I think) a rushing td, punt return td, and kickoff return td, he was such an awesome player.

  • @joerhea9340
    @joerhea9340 20 часов назад

    I am from Olathe KS. Darren's home town. I attended Olathe South and he went to Olathe North. I am many years older than Darren, but I still remember hearing about his first game a s a Jr in high school. I was at a local Hy-Vee Grocery store and Sproles was standing in line next to me. I'm 5'9 and he is exactly 5'6. One of the very best players ever from Olathe KS, if not the greatest.

  • @ChristianHart-ne7fk
    @ChristianHart-ne7fk 16 дней назад +3

    My fellow short king.

  • @gdotleejr
    @gdotleejr 16 дней назад +3

    I don’t even have to watch it yet. You getting a like just because of the player a lone. Rep for the short kings

  • @JosephMcDonald-u8b
    @JosephMcDonald-u8b День назад +1

    HE PROVED ALL THE HATERS WRONG 👑😤

  • @MrZrazies
    @MrZrazies 10 дней назад

    Watched him play for san Diego chargers long ago. He was so fun to watch. He was so beast.

  • @DoubleHelixStrand
    @DoubleHelixStrand 16 дней назад +1

    Great video as always

  • @5StarHeneral
    @5StarHeneral 19 часов назад

    Darren Sproles fantasy football legend 🙌 Shout out to him he definitely deserved that nickname Tank

  • @ryanz486
    @ryanz486 16 дней назад +2

    I can't help but wonder if he was born a decade or 2 earlier, if he would have had to make a career in the CFL.
    Michael "Pinball" Clemons was my favourite athlete growing up. He's 5'6 as well and had a lot of similarities to Sproles.

  • @douglepong
    @douglepong 16 дней назад +3

    The disrespect from the Eagles bringing in 2 running backs after a pro bowl season.

  • @airborngrmp1
    @airborngrmp1 12 дней назад

    I drafted this guy for my FF team every year I could. I had him on my team (and won the championship) the year he dropped 2400 all-purpose yards for the Saints.
    An all-time favorite of mine, Sproles was electric with the ball in his hands.

  • @prsuave420
    @prsuave420 2 дня назад

    I used to be in awe watching him.play for the chargers. You cant imagine how as an eagles fan i was excited to pick him up.

  • @africasupreme3
    @africasupreme3 16 дней назад +1

    This one was a classic!

  • @joshuaromani4241
    @joshuaromani4241 9 дней назад

    i dont even watch football but im hooked on your channel lol. Great video essays

  • @jeleopard
    @jeleopard 16 дней назад +1

    10:56
    seeing Jason Kelce fly downfield blocking one dude after another like it's a fucking movie is so great.

  • @5StarHeneral
    @5StarHeneral 19 часов назад

    Michael Turner and LT that was a great lineup wow Chargers always had good RB's.

  • @chrisglenn2096
    @chrisglenn2096 15 дней назад

    I played against him in the high school 6A state championship. Manhattan High vs Olathe North. He had 20 carries for 200 yards. I never knew the story about how the Jayhawks did him dirty. He beat us on that very Jayhawks field. Coming from Manhattan, having him come to K State was amazing and exactly the vindication I needed for losing to his team my senior year. Class act.

  • @magnummax78
    @magnummax78 13 дней назад

    Unbelievable!
    I watched this guy for years, and had NO IDEA how short he was!😎

  • @Goode281
    @Goode281 5 дней назад

    I remember the K State days, with Ell Roberson. What a time!!!

  • @Frank-bn6ci
    @Frank-bn6ci 12 дней назад +1

    To beat all odds, Darren Sproles had a good run 🏃🏿‍♂️ Literally

  • @TheHuckster100
    @TheHuckster100 16 дней назад +1

    My hometown Colts were featured numerous times here, and they were literally run over by Darren!

  • @AceManning18
    @AceManning18 14 дней назад

    One of my favorite college players ever, and one of the first players I cheesed with on NCAA 😂
    Couldn't stand playing against him when he was on the Chargers though. He always murdered the Colts.

  • @TheRsmith0118
    @TheRsmith0118 3 дня назад

    Loved that he wore a big back number 43

  • @TDZone70
    @TDZone70 2 дня назад

    Great piece!

  • @RemiBrown-q1d
    @RemiBrown-q1d 14 дней назад

    Sproles was my first and only Eagles Jersey. Love him!

  • @aaronmartin3954
    @aaronmartin3954 17 дней назад +1

    Darren Sproles was hard to get after cause his speed was dangerous that's why he was called the lightning bug for a reason what a career he had with Chargers, Saints and Eagles

  • @Uptop13
    @Uptop13 16 дней назад +1

    💯💪🏾!! You had to be there!!

  • @BryKG
    @BryKG 17 дней назад +1

    Size was also the issue with the next Sproles type RB. Mar'Keise "Bucky" Irving

  • @sawt1981
    @sawt1981 13 дней назад

    these videos are very well done! the research, editing, and your delivery are all fantastic, and an excellent selection of topics as well! consistently terrific content and i highly recommend that fellow sports fans subscribe.

  • @GTP2-zg9tn
    @GTP2-zg9tn 16 дней назад +4

    Two words about Darren: Barry Sanders.

  • @elihubj7738
    @elihubj7738 12 дней назад

    One of mu favorite players of all time. He is a legend

  • @seang9450
    @seang9450 10 дней назад

    Miss watching this guy play

  • @LukeJaywalker-c8t
    @LukeJaywalker-c8t 23 часа назад

    Why did I never hear about this guy? His is an amazing story.

  • @horacemarlow1828
    @horacemarlow1828 15 дней назад

    I absolutely enjoy your channel

  • @darrenedwards6705
    @darrenedwards6705 День назад

    It's not the "the skill,but the WILL"...size does not matter..heart matters...good video...HOF..

  • @Tradis21
    @Tradis21 15 дней назад

    Can you bring back your pie in the face challenges? Those were hilarious 😭😭😭😭

  • @mdotmusic7334
    @mdotmusic7334 16 дней назад +1

    One of my favorite players. Glad he got a ring with my birds #flyeaglesfly🦅🦅🦅

  • @rediknight9056
    @rediknight9056 17 дней назад +1

    You’re fuckin awesome dude.
    Love your content so much.

  • @shruggzdastr8-facedclown
    @shruggzdastr8-facedclown День назад

    At 5'8"-ish, I usually feel short -- Sproles' story makes me feel like I could fly like Mike from the top of the key to the hoop for a jumpman-pose dunk!

  • @stickydog_hopkins9860
    @stickydog_hopkins9860 10 дней назад

    And to think Deuce Vaughn did the same thing to Oklahomas defense his final year at Kansas St to upset them a couple years ago. That was a sight to see.

  • @primeva7579
    @primeva7579 6 дней назад

    I remember playing with K-State on NCAA 2003 running with Sproles lol

  • @masonpiatt-villasenor686
    @masonpiatt-villasenor686 15 дней назад

    He was my favorite player when he was on the saints and I was so happy when he joined my Egles!!

  • @bwiths
    @bwiths 14 дней назад

    I love how he kept the same 43 number throughout his football career, even when he was a kid.

  • @Rainmanix
    @Rainmanix 17 дней назад +1

    thanks for sharing...

  • @ryangeorge3982
    @ryangeorge3982 14 дней назад +1

    Olathe Kansas legend!

  • @AlanWinterboy
    @AlanWinterboy 16 дней назад +1

    What an inspiration for people who don't even play football, like me

  • @shabazzed
    @shabazzed 17 дней назад +1

    legend

  • @jeremiah817tx
    @jeremiah817tx 15 дней назад

    That bench was insane. No wonder he was so hard to tackle

  • @kingmightyquinn07
    @kingmightyquinn07 12 дней назад +1

    Typo alert @ 13:31 it says Eagles Runnig back not Running Back lmao.

  • @hlbee224
    @hlbee224 8 часов назад

    I told 'em when the draft was happening. He gonna shock the world. Watched him a K State!!!

  • @badkermit180
    @badkermit180 9 дней назад

    Great player, great video!

  • @illcon4829
    @illcon4829 11 дней назад

    EMAW! BABY!

  • @benjeminecarpenter2894
    @benjeminecarpenter2894 8 дней назад

    Aleays thought Maurice Jones-Drew was smaller than Sproles. Sproles was one heck of a player and always wrecked the Cowboys

  • @JDeKay
    @JDeKay 17 дней назад +2

    Sproles was always my last pick in the fantasy draft. He got me a few wins I shouldn't have. He rocks

  • @AWareWolf9
    @AWareWolf9 15 дней назад

    Hey can you please go live for an entire game soon?? I miss that/ your commentary and reactions. Come on now, we’ve been good.. Lol thanks SGS!

  • @Colt19
    @Colt19 6 дней назад

    Darren sproles was a beast.

  • @brennan4715
    @brennan4715 17 дней назад +2

    6:50 Thinking of how crazy that running back room is looking back, Michael Turner was a star when he went to Atlanta

    • @scgtyur
      @scgtyur 16 дней назад

      For one year 😂

  • @flybirdsfly2091
    @flybirdsfly2091 17 дней назад +1

    Another great video,good luck on sunday when your Giants face my Eagles

  • @1991DodgeShadow
    @1991DodgeShadow 10 часов назад

    My fav player. And fav charger. The lightling bug

  • @kab22m10
    @kab22m10 2 дня назад

    Hated when my team played him, so good. I’d trade for him every chance I’d get in madden lol

  • @Frodo_Laggins_Ring
    @Frodo_Laggins_Ring 12 дней назад

    Sproles was an absolute beast!

  • @jerseyforhawks
    @jerseyforhawks 3 дня назад

    Sproles delivered in NFL.

  • @bobbullethalf
    @bobbullethalf 3 дня назад

    With that Pavia kid from Vandy and other “shorter” collegiate and NFL players it seems to be something that is catching on. Gone are the days of 6’5” QB’s, we need a 5’6”.