Player
Darren Sproles
RB (retired)
Darren Sproles: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
15-year career, 3 teams. 3,854 rush + 5,317 rec yds. 5'6". 3x Pro Bowl returner. The iconic dual-threat scat-back.
MilestoneCareer regular-season + playoff totals
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Carries | 810 |
| Rush Yards | 3,854 |
| Rush TDs | 27 |
| Receptions | 602 |
| Rec Yards | 5,317 |
| Rec TDs | 35 |
3 distinct franchise eras: SD (2005-2010 backup → breakout), NO (2011-2013 record-setting), PHI (2014-2019 returner-receiver hybrid).
TrendSproles by team
| Era | Years | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD | 2005-2010 | 1,345 | 1,627 |
| NO | 2011-2013 | 1,153 | 2,196 |
| PHI | 2014-2019 | 1,356 | 1,494 |
His 2011 NO season set the all-time NFL record for all-purpose yards: 2,696. The dual-threat ceiling.
RareSproles 2011 NO breakout
| Stat | 2011 Total |
|---|---|
| Rush Yards | 658 |
| Rec Yards | 862 |
| Receptions | 105 |
| Total TDs | 12 |
Sproles in NO (3 yrs): 9.4 catches/game with Brees. Sproles in SD (6 yrs): 3.3 catches/game.
SplitSproles receiving by team
| Era | Rec | Rec/Game |
|---|---|---|
| SD 2005-10 | 259 | 3.3 |
| NO 2011-13 | 260 | 5.4 |
| PHI 2014-19 | 180 | 2.7 |
He scored a Super Bowl LII TD with PHI in 2017 at age 34 — but tore his ACL in Week 3 and didn't play in the playoff run.
AnomalySproles 2017-2018 PHI arc
| Year | Rush | Rec | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 61 | 73 | ACL Wk3, missed SB |
| 2018 | 145 | 195 | Comeback at 35 |
| 2019 | 66 | 24 | Final season |
Sproles vs other UDFA-level scat-backs: most career receptions of any RB under 5'8" in NFL history.
ComparisonCareer receptions by short RBs
| Player | Height | Rec |
|---|---|---|
| Darren Sproles | 5'6" | 602 |
| Maurice Jones-Drew | 5'7" | 343 |
| Warrick Dunn | 5'9" | 510 |
| Brian Mitchell | 5'10" | 253 |
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