National Football League (NFL) footballer DarrenSproles plays as a running back for the Philadelphia Eagles. The talented NFL player also has the position of a return specialist on the team. Since joining the league in 2005, Sproles has shown so much strength and tenacity and is known for his outstanding skills. He was also notable during his college days and deserves a lot of credit at the time. Sproles was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Learn about the lesser-known facts about the Philadelphia Eagles’ history.
Darren Sprole’s Bio, Age
The NFL player was born on June 20, 1983 in Waterloo, Iowa. Sproles was born with a speech impediment that he continues to struggle with. However, this lack did not prevent him from continuing his interesting career. He started from high school to show his strength for the game of football. He attended Oregon Trail Junior High and from there began to excel in sports. Sproles received his high school education from Olathe North High School and was a notable player on the school’s football team.
He received various recognitions, including All-MetroHonoree, an All-State selection, and All-Sunflower Honoree at school. He was also a two-time Kansas City Star Players of the Year honoree. At the end of his high school career, Darren Sproles went to Kansas State University where he played college football. In his second season with his high school team, he recorded 1,465 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns. The following season, he set impressive records for the team. Sproles finished with an incredible 1,986 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. Darren was 11th on the list of rush yards after leaving college.
NFL career
After his appearance in the NFL Combine, DarrenSproles was drafted by the San Diego Chargers with the 130th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He started as a third string running back this season. His 2006 season was heavily marred by an ankle injury as he was placed on injured reserve throughout the year. He rallied in the 2007 season and became the first player in history to have a kickoff and a punt for his first two touchdowns. Sproles’ time with the Chargers came to an end after the 2010 season. At the end of the season, he had 59 receptions for 520 yards and two touchdowns in all 16 games.
He joined the New Orleans Saints in July 2011 on a four-year, $14 million contract. That season, he broke the NFL record set in 2000 after exceeding 1,000 all-purpose yards in his seventh game with the Saints. In his 2012 season, he finished with 75 catches for 667 yards, seven touchdowns and 48 rushes for 244 yards. His time with the Saints came to an end after the 2013 season.
Sproles joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014 in a trade for a 2014 fifth-round draft. He signed a one-year, $4.5 million contract extension with the team during the 2016 season. The contract was scheduled to expire after the 2017 season, but the Eagles re-signed the player in 2018.Family – wife, children
Darren Sproles seems so busy and involved with his professional career but he always makes time for his family and love life. He is married to his longtime girlfriend Michel Hunt. The couple, who have been together for so many years, finally tied the knot in 2010. Together the Sproles have two beautiful daughters; Devyn Annette Sproles and Rhyan Leigh Sproles.
Michel Hunt, a former professional athlete who was notable in her running days, is no longer a professional but is a girls running coach. A breast cancer survivor, Mrs Sproles underwent a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery before being cured of her ailments.
Height Weight
Darren Sproles has the right body to suit his career. He stands at a height of 1.6 m, which is quite proportional to his weight of 84 kg. He has a strong and sturdy physique that gives him the support he needs to grip the ball tighter.
Other important facts
- Darren Sproles lost his mother to cancer in 2004.
- The NFL player followed in the footsteps of his father, Larry, who, like him, played as a running back in college.
- Sproles, who struggled with his speech from a young age, graduated from college with a degree in speech pathology.
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