Meet The NFL's Smallest Big-Time Playmaker | NFL Films Presents

Darren Sproles has proven over his career small stature can be an asset if used correctly.
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[@parkervybiral1736]

"If I was six feet, I wouldn't be the same. Being five-six is a blessing to me." What a class act

[@denverbroncosarchive2263]

That’s so true, if Darren Sproles was 6 foot he wouldn’t be special

[@Dananite]

Loved that part

[@igethighhighhigh]

💯

[@diegosanchez-cb4rv]

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

[@aidankearns2102]

If he was 5'8 or 5'9 he could be a top 15 running back.

[@burtmacklin4497]

Amazing that he's had 43 his entire life

[@jaylyons02]

James Hancock Its so weird like nobody would really want 43 so that’s probably why I guess

[@stevvejobss]

Todd m was he on the eagles roster when they won the sb?

[@rowanfernsler9725]

I’m guessing it’s because he is 4”3’? Lmao

[@lyricballing306]

@@rowanfernsler9725 he's 5'6 and thats not a funny joke if you meant it that way

[@moussakaii529]

@@stevvejobss yes

[@Hitmawrkeble]

Super underrated

[@devincamaron8702]

Tredzi Absolutely. He's top 10 all-time in all-purpose yards.

[@williamsinclair1532]

@@devincamaron8702 bc of returns

[@Sportstalk1280]

Ok that means he was unstoppable in returns and reciving

[@josemoreno-gp8sl]

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

[@abeandrade8121]

jose moreno I agree with you this man I s a hall famer no doubt

[@takistakis456]

I would always would trade him but now I will never trade him I’ll put him at starter until he retired

[@smynamejon]

Facts

[@ExtremelyToxic]

Hall of Famer is an understatement

[@LprogressivesANDliberals]

I think he’s a top 5 all time for all purpose yards, def getting in

[@currywithstheshotboy3619]

"Slippery little super smurf" lmao

[@guillermotapia650]

currywithstheshotboy as soon as the commentator say it I saw this comment

[@norgepalm7315]

Guillermo Tapia ok

[@MMA_Ruskie]

Guillermo Tapia lmao same

[@imappentia5323]

@@guillermotapia650 same

[@Joseph80100]

@@guillermotapia650 same lol

[@dytrus8203]

-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

[@DaKid979]

Hes 6th all time bro, hes crazy good

[@DaKid979]

And 7th all time in punt return TDs

[@spritzerak4u89]

Are we considering him a super bowl champion?

[@DaKid979]

@@spritzerak4u89 just more things to add to his legacy

[@jffry24]

Jon McFadden I hope to God those stats include a 2x Super Bowl champion

[@Andrew-rd6qd]

Darren Sproles gives us short football players hope 💫 🙌

[@christopherlux352]

Yes

[@griffind9]

This made me want to be short I’m 2 inches shorter than him and I’m 11

[@imjuan2352]

@@griffind9 dang im bout to be 13 and im like 5'11

[@epicunknown.4018]

ledzz33 start hitting the gym when you turn 15 bro. You got blessed with good genetics

[@imjuan2352]

@@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

[@MrGNugget]

I think sproles was the blueprint for how the Saints would use Kamara

[@liveinlovealways]

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.

[@michaelcobbin929]

MrGNugget that is true

[@alaymodi875]

Agreed

[@celeciajones4959]

True

[@dinovad452]

Well we did have him for awhile

[@5kemosabi1]

The best little guy in NFL history

[@sampeskoff4815]

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

[@bowtiezr2534]

Spotles is 5'6", alot of 5'8" and up players

[@BreuckelensFinest]

@@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!

[@coreythomas3633]

5kemosabi1 Barry Sanders is the best

[@kaityson7173]

And Barry Sanders

[@speed12gaming16]

Man I miss the Lightning Bug 😂 hell of a player, and madden did him dirty with his speed

[@juicetyhuis8608]

Speed12Gaming madden gave him a horrible ca4d he should b2 86 or more

[@elijajackson9651]

Speed12Gaming for real. I noticed that. It's very stupid.

[@AA-vn3ru]

@@juicetyhuis8608 ?

[@famousamos]

Amazing. Speed is awesome lol

[@bryant8294]

Everyone loves Darren sproles. i believe that one day he will go to the hall of fame

[@dacodawiteout4565]

Hotspur champs go to the hall of famer?

[@bryant8294]

Dacodawiteout lol thanks

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

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!!

[@jffry24]

Garage Built Hondas it’s definitely not the end bro !! He is healthy and playing Locke is dying for that Super Bowl ring

[@snags7631]

2:22 literally he’s so fast it looks sped up

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

You can't measure a man's heart. His heart and drive told everyone that he was a special player. Awesome player

[@gregorymelo2698]

As a saints fan I miss Darren sproles, no idea why we traded him

[@farakhhanif]

Well.. You have Alvin Kamara now.

[@NICACIOgallardo]

cus u guys knew he looked better in that eagles uniform.

[@hunterjenkins11]

Bengals fan here and I too miss him playing with the Saints.

[@tomfarace582]

As a Chargers fan I wish we would have re signed him.

[@justinma319]

Gregory Melo tbh 😭😂

[@justintimelord5435]

I’ve met him multiple times and I can easily say he is one of the nicest players in the league. Also extremely humble

[@jaylenwilliams3826]

Size don't matter its your talent that matters

[@iceintheair]

Jaylen Williams wrong

[@nickfisher9866]

unless your a receiver trying to win a jump ball against a 6'2 Corner lol

[@192OOIDJJ3]

@@nickfisher9866 Yeah, say that to Steve Smith Sr.

[@192OOIDJJ3]

@@nickfisher9866 Ice up son!

[@OverYouxxx]

@@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

[@GeronFletcher]

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

[@kylekissack4633]

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!

[@Nick-ll5ie]

Super smurf? Bruh these commentators have no chill-__-

[@Colin174]

Nick lmaoo

[@NATURALGAMING]

Time stamp

[@russallen9342]

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.

[@pride893]

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

[@tylers8054]

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

[@colinwalter9381]

He 1000% belongs in the Hall of fame

[@LuisHernandez-or9ws]

3:11 “I just want them to pay” this man is so determined to prove everyone wrong that he’ll never be forgotten

[@saggybancake5119]

Best player in my opinion. Have a signed jersey of him. Such a rule model for me with me being so short

[@MKAngeletti]

Time to channel my inner Collinsworth... Here's a guy who when he touches the ball, it could be a touchdown instantly.

[@priceless2353]

Sideline Scores lmfao

[@suparcamel5852]

"Me being 5'6 is a blessing to me" Damn never really looked at height like that

[@leondeas]

I like when he said " if I was 6 ft, I wouldn't be the same... 5ft 6" is blessing to me"

[@_The_Journey]

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

[@ameliaburton5313]

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

[@_The_Journey]

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

[@tryingtopickagoodusername9598]

The Journey What he means is Gore isn't fast or strong like Sproles or Lynch, he's just average - no flashiness

[@ameliaburton5313]

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

[@_The_Journey]

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

[@reddirtsoldier90]

Respect!! ✊🏽

[@sillyboy2223]

5:21 “Hey big fella, man I’m so happy for ya!” Gotta love Drew.

[@br0keh0urs36]

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

[@influenzamusk7435]

loved this man on the chargers, he’s a legend

[@ryancline54]

As a Chargers fan I will always root for Sproles. He's a fantastic player and person

[@jacerzzzz]

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.

[@JacksonDansel]

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

[@KillYouForFood]

JDMadden they did it. That man deserved a sb ring. So happy he finally got it

[@13hellokittyfan]

With blount and Ajayi and Darren sproles our running game is great

[@ShadowGamin]

DaPlebGaming and clement

[@PilliamWilliam]

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

[@tylers8054]

Blounts probably gone after this season. it’s the clement, sproles and ajayi train now

[@tylers8054]

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

[@wukongisrice6965]

DaPlebGaming and Cory clement

[@harrypalmer7169]

I played rugby for many years and found the little guys on the field had the biggest hearts.

[@pancakejake6485]

Now he’s got a ring

[@mattduvic593]

PancakeJake he actually has 2

[@OCB-sl2sw]

when?

[@SG-_-245]

OC24 B7102 I think the saints 2010

[@OCB-sl2sw]

S.G. Sproles Joined The Saints in 2011.

[@deadmanskate183]

Just wait till he comes back

[@ThePacklemore]

Hopefully he comes back

[@NICACIOgallardo]

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)

[@deadmanskate183]

Probably Wendell Smallwood and maybe Shelton ginson

[@bradpitt4815]

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.

[@bradpitt4815]

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.

[@jetrawlings7403]

Most underrated player with a great personality, hope he can come back and dominate

[@zelbongrimmage3770]

Facts

[@cptsparklfingerz9210]

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.

[@uchihatv1061]

Lmao these commentators really said “Mighty Mouse”

[@jimbothedon6153]

for him to play 13yrs im soo amazed i love Darren Sproles

[@DarthVix501]

Imagine if Sproles, Peters, and Wentz didnt go down this season...

[@bmomgrimm6242]

along with Hicks yeah would be deadly

[@booch2k]

Yeah but the ajayi thing probably would not have happened

[@zavierb9534]

Darth Vix lol eagles wouldve still won SB but they wouldve put up 60+points

[@souldy09]

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!

[@kie-skatemods4141]

He’s my favorite player in the NFL when he was playing. One of the best to play.

[@brandonabeykoon2951]

He may have always been the smallest man in the NFL, but he has always been the greatest man in the NFL.

[@GayahakJ]

He’s not the smallest

[@burtonschindler8402]

Love Darren I loved watching him at kstate and gotta respect the Kansan too ✊🏼

[@StaindandDisturbed]

Damn. I’m 5’6” now you telling me I could’ve made it to the NFL?? 😂

[@iceintheair]

Zanther King no

[@87alock]

Nah. Darren Sproles actually has talent

[@jaylyons02]

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.

[@jacobthomas8787]

I’m 5’9. Im still 11years old

[@xaninuax]

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)

[@gerry3RS]

Woo! So happy to see the league showing him love. He gave us some exiting games down here in SD!

[@sdb619ful]

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

[@hustlerKid]

105 speed

[@d.wil2x]

They was roasting my mans on the announcements 😂😂 “The little guy!” “Super slippery smurf” “Might mouse!”

[@lonemaus562]

Right I was like yo wtf why you roasting my Man

[@timothywayne3813]

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.

[@HonDannysVlogs]

I have always admired this man even though I'm a Patriots fan. Deserves more love as a player. He's so underrated.

[@micilo4198]

Sproles is easily one of my favorites players

[@Nick-ij9up]

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.

[@5koby4]

Troy polamalu

[@DBooth1021]

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

[@callofdutymaster512]

Grew up with him Nd his brother I know his mom is proud of him Nd smiling from above

[@backwoods2411]

4:59 hand to the face bruh.

[@mantistoboggan2599]

Damn i would’ve loved to see him in a chiefs uniform

[@skinner4494]

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.

[@sabinandrei2807]

This just proves passion cannot be measured. I hope he is well and he returns to the football field.

[@JulianWavy]

He is so fun to watch

[@X2Finest23]

Mighty Mouse 😂

[@davidtravolta5293]

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.

[@DAYZHN]

Thanks for everything Legend! -every eagles fan, every football fan

[@tombradyshadycheatsquadspy5590]

Sproles>zeke

[@derekfrenyea5721]

Tom Brady Shady #WOAT#MaddenCursed#OldFART rodgers>Brady

[@goead]

Derek Frenyea lol ur sped

[@derekfrenyea5721]

PiggyThick what ? Good English

[@trevenabboud8769]

Noopoe zeke still better

[@ihavelesssubsthanapileofch736]

@@trevenabboud8769 you're funny

[@neilabraham229]

You can only imagine how dominant the eagles offense would be if he was playing this season

[@LeftyGuitar45]

Neil Abraham well we wouldn't have ajayi if he was still playing, so I guess it's a blessing In Disguise

[@jackkennedy8452]

Honestly it’s impossible for them to have been any more dominant than they were when Wentz was running the show

[@cloudneo2]

Jack Kennedy did you not see the playoffs? Beat 3 top teams. One being the Vikings and we dropped 38 on the “top” defense.

[@jackkennedy8452]

cloudneo2 what are you saying I’m a huge Eagles fan and was so happy to watch my birds steam roll the post season.

[@cloudneo2]

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

[@Dallmayrful]

thanks nfl for this little videos.. getting hyped for the new season!

[@redherring4119]

Miss him so much in New Orleans. He and Brees were special.

[@jffry24]

I like to remind people he’s back with my Eagles and he’s Healthy

[@gabrielsimons8393]

Sproles= GOAT

[@bostonbangouts]

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

[@J.Sins_]

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

[@AdrianLopez-yy9qp]

This is a really good vid

[@christianmantooth8653]

We all know Madden need to put his speed up a lil bit too lol easily a 93 still

[@My4165]

I remember watching that chargers colts game. Loved it.

[@ajaplays8042]

One day at the Eagles practice Darren Sproles gave me a hug

[@NeptuneGuy78]

He'd do very well in the patriots system.

[@HustleTownUSA69th]

Hall of famer?? Yes

[@j4yfly]

This guy's burst of pace is still one of the best anyone will ever see......unbelievable

[@mikebordewick9003]

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! ❤️

[@graysonschmell7124]

He is awesome 🤪🤪😋😋🏈🥇🥇

[@danbodine7754]

Should be in the Hall of fame when retires.

[@joshuatraffanstedt2695]

Man.. dudes in the NFL hit the genetic jackpot. Super athletes.. even little guys like Sproles. Amazing.

[@Type1Freedom]

This guy is so inspiring!

[@ZeroDarkTwenty3]

Deuce Vaughn is up next!

[@bowserwithtits3998]

Did he get the SB ring with the eagles

[@Tikii_9]

Look up to him so much, im 5'6 17 years old and imma be starting in Varsity next year.

[@dukegaming7414]

Sproles inspires me so much! I was so sad when he retired

[@itzyoboityfly6847]

I think he will always be remembered as an Eagles

[@booch2k]

Ty Fly Eagle* but yes he will be

[@kairecheneau9347]

Nah he had his best years as a saint.

[@ethanwitt1889]

Saints

[@KillYouForFood]

Kaire Cheneau uh no. He's going on his 5th year with the eagles. And finally won that ring he deserved. He will prob retire an eagle. Idk if he's felt at home anywhere else as he does with the eagles. He's coming back next year and I don't see the eagles doing this man dirty. He will retire next year most likely on a good note.

[@kairecheneau9347]

KillYouForFood he was on the saints for five years and he also got a sb ring with us also and a pro Bowl selection. He has did the same thing with both teams we can agree on that but he was more iconic as a saint.

[@_The_Journey]

Future hall of famer ✊🏼

[@blakewaterfield1296]

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

[@simonmurray1349]

Thanks! I really enjoyed this video clip. Amazing!

[@jeffspicoli2434]

hall of fame

[@vincedaprince5856]

Spud Webb could really run that ball

[@iceintheair]

VinceDaPrince you're going to regret that

[@1withtheflow102]

Greatness is measured by gratefulness. He is pure greatness. #HOF

[@DonTHEhandsome1]

That OT TD against the Colts with no LT or Gates is one of my best memories as a Charger fan.