Darren Sproles

Darren Lee Sproles (born June 20, 1983) is an American professional football executive and former running back. He is currently serving as a coaching intern for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats, earning first-team All-American honors and becoming the school's all-time leading rusher. Sproles was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL draft. He also played for the New Orleans Saints and the Philadelphia Eagles. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2021. 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. He holds the NFL record for most single-season all-purpose yardage, with 2,696 yards in 2011. During that season, he set career highs with 603 yards rushing (6.9 yards per carry) and 710 yards receiving and a combined total of nine touchdowns. Sproles is the only player in NFL history with 2,200+ all-purpose yards in four different seasons, accomplished in four consecutive years (2008–2011). He shares the record for most receptions in a playoff game with 15. He is ranked 6th in career all-purpose yards in NFL history (19,696 yards).