How the Shortest Player in the NFL Destroyed Everyone

[@SheGotSports]

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[@flybirdsfly2091]

Ok

[@RobertHenderson-zy1cn]

@shegotsports I LOVE you soo much! Your channel is amazing and, you are so knowledgeable when it comes to sports especially when it comes to football. .. also you are the prettiest woman on KZbin 😍. Love your videos. Keep it coming.❤

[@blacksuburban2410]

I’m down in Eagles Country (Southern NJ right across the Walt Whitman Bridge from South Philly and the Philadelphia Sports Complex)… But I’m a Niners fan, so you and I have a shared hatred for the Seagulls and its 🚮 fan base! Love your channel and what you do! Anytime SF comes to Jersey- whether vs the GMen or the Jets, I drive up to The Meadowlands. Love to link at a Tailgate or in the Stadium at Halftime. Next time my Niners play at MetLife, I’m proposing to my lady…. Since our first date was the SF vs NYG game a few years back. “Wife Download is 72% complete.”

[@TheKobiDror]

Giants, huh? Masochist 😜

[@freemanpense2782]

I'm a Raiders fan and that little booger was a pain in the butt. He always killed the Raiders. Glad he retired.

[@jacobhiatt3307]

Love me some Darren Sproles, I'm 5'-5" and was at K-State when he was. Would walk past him on campus and we'd both grin at each other and give a big head nod...gotta support your fellow short kings!

[@FromNyo]

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

[@celestialarmor695]

What a player what a man

[@anthonystroman8407]

He was a beast!

[@rodericko9534]

true greatest..a very special n gifted person from God..God bless him.

[@jakepicard7858]

Yep, on every level. Give him one chance, it's over

[@Taidoe]

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 🦅

[@JoaoTeniko]

We small but are fast and agile as fuck ;) Also for tackles those 6 foot plus have to really adjust, bc our frame is so small for them that makes the "normal tackle" they would do to another 6 footer approach very differently ;)

[@NickKopcyk-c6q]

Me to sir

[@do_or_Dey]

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

[@stevenboyce4136]

I remember him giving my mighty Oklahoma Sooners fits when he was in college

[@fulcrumsee5968]

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

[@danandhibb]

Absolutely!!!! Say that shit again

[@chenzomutumbo9140]

She does, indeed...got sports

[@rs-hf8mz]

Darren is a legend. I played at the same little league and high school. I'm impressed you said everything about the FCCJC Little League rules. It's true. They had a mercy rule: if you were up by 40, the game was over, and not only did they make him run tackle to tackle, but they limited the amount of touches per game he had. His story is just that it's about limits. Everyone put limitations on him, but he refused to accept them and instead used all that doubt to fuel him. Excellent life lessons can be learned from this humble man. Awesome, awesome video. Sorry for the rant really I just wanted to say how great you did with the video and thanks for showcasing this awesome human being.

[@dennisallen8333]

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!

[@Spacedust1911]

They paying you 😂?

[@dennisallen8333]

@ yeah they are with great memories!

[@Spacedust1911]

@@dennisallen8333 lol. I’m just messing with ya. Do ya thang man. Much love💪🏿

[@dennisallen8333]

@@Spacedust1911 it’s all good

[@jpstewart4109]

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

[@MrPppitts1]

I’m from Raymore, Missouri and I remember going to some of his HS Football games. He was the real deal, they couldn’t catch him or tackle him. Once he hit the corners - it was a score. He is an even better human being - got his autograph ✍️ when he was in high-school

[@sushiifoxx]

darren sproles will forever hold a special place in the heart of philadelphia ❤️ thank you for everything, darren! love you, brother!

[@Daniel-bm5gf]

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

[@usmokndopeordogfood7542]

Decently long career? Yeah 15yrs is just 15yrs

[@brasshouse-og]

Decently long? He has incredible longevity for a running back. We’re talking incredibly rare longevity.

[@jordonvh91]

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

[@Greatzinger67]

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

[@zzirfamo24]

@@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]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@jallen2827]

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.

[@marcusa.750]

Sproles was the real deal.

[@jlui21]

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

[@rodericko9534]

what a man n athlete.. definitely one of the greatest..of all times..well done DS..God bless you brother.

[@markanthony1004]

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

[@Idkwhattoput-p2s]

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.

[@markula_4040]

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.

[@LaVanderWilliams62]

As an Eagles fan, I'm saying #1.

[@crsauer91]

Darren Sproles in New Orleans was an absolute cheat code - I really like that you're showing him love here

[@Noumenon4Idolatry]

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.

[@CKpremium1992]

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..

[@coolshaun913]

I love this documentary! I remember going to Darren Sproles camp in high school for the weekend. He was a super quiet reserved dude. He bought us all iPod Nanos. Also, I loved how KU completely blew the bag and landed K State Darren Sproles.

[@jimmybeem6710]

Been a looooong time D. Sproles fan. Simply because we bout the same height and I played in highschool, and mostly because of his work ethic. Mans said, "What mismatch?!" Every rip!!

[@johnchedsey1306]

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

[@Ron_Mcdon]

i played free saftey. we played a team that had a short muscular back. man this dude was like barry sanders out there. im tall and skinny, and he was going full speed at me, i went for the chop ankle tackle and he just bounced out the way twice. it was like trying to catch a rabbit. i dont know why more teams dont look for those kind of backs. they teach you to hit the shoulder pads on the mid section but thats freaking hard when they are built like that.

[@craigmcmullen4914]

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

[@JoshFederico]

Hey congratulations on all your video success. I remember when you were doing giants fan reactions. All that pain has finally paid off

[@douglepong]

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

[@yureion]

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.

[@archersparadox3]

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

[@allphornunn]

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😂

[@deecee2174]

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

[@gsusfrk333]

Firefly! Drew Brees shouted him out yesterday.

[@jeromemccollom936]

I imagine he was ultra hyped up when he went against the Kansas Jayhawks

[@JosephMcDonald-u8b]

HE PROVED ALL THE HATERS WRONG 👑😤

[@gaypreator8547]

While at the same time: proving all those ‘right’ that signed him.

[@davidjaerobins4180]

His college days were memorable. That game against #1 OU in the Big 12 Title Game....man, he was flawless in that game!!

[@illCMAC]

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!

[@ChristianHart-ne7fk]

My fellow short king.

[@rh9477]

One of the few good things about getting older is you get to watch a guy’s whole career and really remember it. I remember seeing him at KSU and wondering if there was any chance he could show off those skills in the NFL at his size. What a great career he had

[@matthewdahl5426]

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⚡️⚡️

[@TheAdidasKnifer]

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

[@SheGotSports]

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]

​@@SheGotSportswow what are the chances

[@marcusgilmore5211]

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

[@dewanewelch1744]

The Chargers RBs use to kill us Colts!!!

[@RobertHenderson-zy1cn]

​@@SheGotSports love how well you research your videos. Great vid great channel.

[@airborngrmp1]

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.

[@peteroconnor-v8x]

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

[@MukiBlalock]

These poor phenomenal players Bo Jackson, Sproles etc. could have set immeasurable records had their careers not been cut short due to injuries!😢

[@iHeartU10000]

Thanks for sharing. I remember seeing him play as an Eagles vs the Packers, even it was a blow out win for the Packers, Darren still play hard. I was glad to see one of my favorite players. He is such an inspirational player.

[@kingmaruki9449]

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

[@rayshawndavidson8445]

My boy Sproles! Proud of him

[@gdotleejr]

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

[@chrishoward6998]

Great upload one of my favorite players fellow 5'6" short King 👑 😂

[@TheDeeStain]

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

[@ryanz486]

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.

[@Dana__black]

Was a huge chargers fan when sproles played on the team

[@MukiBlalock]

I mean look at Barry Sanders "small size"!😂🎉❤

[@MrZrazies]

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

[@michael7054]

Great video! I enjoyed watching!

[@MukiBlalock]

DAMN, THIS GUY IS QUICK!!! 😂🎉❤

[@billyholly]

Howard Stevens of Louisville was also 5' 6" and led the nation in all-purpose yards for at least his senior year. He ended up playing for the Saints and led the NFL in punt and kick off returns. I always pull for the little man. At 5' 10", and 160 pounds, I played semi-pro in The Netherlands back in 1987 and 1988.

[@17thN.O]

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.

[@DarrenSingleton-se5ci]

Watched him played in buffalo him and Tomlinson were a great duo , sproles is the most elusive player I have ever seen live

[@YoungAlmighty]

Olathe stand up! I grew up going to the North games watching him do these magical things. A real one. Legend.

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

Norv said it best "he's not small, he's short". Strong as fuck, twitchy and elusive as Barry, and could catch and block. Lightning bug ruled! PS: the word is "versus" not "verse".

[@thyslop1737]

I would say just his FIFTEEN YEARS in the league as a running back outshines anything he accomplished on the field. Its like a unicorn.

[@joerhea9340]

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.

[@sawyerhinck2471]

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.

[@chrisglenn2096]

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.

[@DonaldG-qq4ol]

Great coverage, thanks.

[@stickydog_hopkins9860]

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.

[@patrickcheesman]

He was elite!

[@magnummax78]

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

[@lgbfjb1183]

He was the muggsy bogues of the nfl

[@hansenhansen8349]

That lower center of gravity that you can't stop. He's a tank, Rock or an Oak. Incredible individual.

[@DoubleHelixStrand]

Great video as always

[@blondegirlsezthis8798]

Car designers know something football coaches learned about Sproles: when you combine the lowest center of gravity to serious speed, you get accelleration that can change direction faster than anything else.

[@dhyannirmegh8327]

I loved watching him. His highlife reels are good as anyone else

[@patmccrotch5373]

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.

[@jeleopard]

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

[@9o7Raiders-H20]

A TRUE LEGIT LEGEND WHO MADE HIS MARK KNOWN IN THE NFL THAT STANDS TODAY AS WELL HIS HONORING OF A PROMISE TO HIS MOTHER SAYS IT ALL OF THIS MAN'S STATURE, DEMEANOR AND PERSONALITY...WELL DONE SIR, OUR WORLD NEEDS MORE TRUE LEADERS LIKE YOU WERE AND ARE ON ALL LEVELS.,,TAKE CARE DARREN..,YOUR THE MAN MANY AREN'T BUT SHOULD BE...

[@drivewithbishop4426]

Sproles is definitely an inspiration for everyone. If you're big, no excuse. If you're not big, it can still be done.

[@pedrovillarreal3431]

The vision, the low center of gravity, speed and toughness made him a great player. He played well above his height. I’m 5’7” and played sports in high school. He’s one of my favorite short kings👑

[@mhoop5381]

One of the best triple threats to play the game. So underrated, I loved watching him play for the saints.

[@bandyt22]

Someone who has been holding the record for most all-purpose yards in a season since 2011 is certainly not underrated. He's rated just fine.

[@trickyrjb1]

Im an Oklahoman. OU WasGreat in "03 and we played Kansas State in the Big 12 Championship. They destroyed us! All Sproles!! He was electrifying, almost untouchable..

[@brasshouse-og]

Bro, I watched him his whole career. I was a kid when he came on the scene. I never knew he was that small. I’ve always thought of him as one of the great. I can’t believe I didn’t know he was 5 foot six.

[@bandyt22]

You never knew he was that "small" because it didn't matter. Dude was clearly huge to everyone who could see beyond surface level.

[@chrisvega8861]

Love this Guy. Humble good man. God bless him

[@1717jbs]

Always rooted for this guy. Had him on my fantasy team many times.

[@Trizzer89]

LOVED watching Sproles. Super fun game

[@mastermas6]

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

[@aaronmartin3954]

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

[@SoloVision42]

Respect! Dude was a beast despite being prejudged! ✊🏽✊🏽

[@garypace7697]

I love his story and the fact that these people laughed at him only fueled his desire to succeed and I guarantee you he remembered every last person that laughed at him and when he played against them he smoked their a$$. Great story and would probably be a really good movie.

[@tactikool4740]

Fun fact I was at a combine with him and I was his spotter for the bench. My mouth dropped when I saw how many reps he did. Dude was beast. I think he had like 18 reps. I only had 12.

[@thomashourigan5797]

I liked this story,thank you.Very big things in small packages.Brilliant stuff!👍🏻😁

[@onePlusFrank]

All those injuries proved that Darren went hard very hard

[@mulletoutdooradventures6286]

He was so clutch for the Birds. He was really fun to watch and it sucks he didn't get to play in SB 52.

[@prsuave420]

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.

[@Frank-bn6ci]

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

[@leverageme2]

Thank you for posting this. It is insane that such an accomplished player succeeding against the odds would receive so little attention! Love it though! ❤

[@Richard-g4u1r]

"No - there'd just be more of me to hit." Barry Sanders when someone asked him if he ever wished he was taller.

[@SalimSivaad]

It's crazy because I never knew he was that small...because he played like a much bigger dawg. Inspiring.

[@AceManning18]

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.