Please check your email for a confirmation. top-five in NFL history in all-purpose yards. There’s never been a pure returner inducted into the Hall of Fame. 150 overall in 2021 draft, Kenneth Gainwell on growing up an Eagles fan; 'Dreams coming true', Eagles select Coastal Carolina DE Tarron Jackson with pick 191 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, Eagles trade picks No. And that's when Sproles heard, from Coach Snyder, that he was about to become the sixth Kansas State Wildcat inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. He doesn’t have the rushing yards or receiving numbers to be a Hall of Famer, and as a returner he falls a little short of the best ever. While Sproles has became one of the best running backs over 30 years old in NFL history, he has made a case for the Hall of Fame thanks to his success over the last five years. By the end of the year, Sproles could move into the top five and eclipse Hall of Famers Marshall Faulk and Tim Brown. • Sproles ranks sixth in NFL history with 19,520 all-purpose yards. Do his credentials as a returner, rusher and receiver merit a spot in the Hall of Fame? Darren Sproles, who rushed for 4,979 yards during his storied career with the Wildcats, was added to the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for the first time on Tuesday. MANHATTAN, Kan. – One of the most electrifying all-purpose running backs in the early 2000s, Kansas State’s Darren Sproles has been selected … Numbers: 3,486 rushing numbers, 4.9 average, 547 catches, 4,816 yards, 9.6 average with seven touchdowns on punt returns, 25.2 average with two touchdowns on kick returns. Sproles and his former teammate/current Eagle Brandon Brooks … … "When he told me, you start thinking back to your time in college and before college, when I had people telling me that I couldn't do something because of my height or my weight," Sproles said. Darren Sproles is the last in our series of stories looking at the Hall of Fame chances of current or recent Eagles who are still active in the NFL. That’s what really sets him apart. Honors: Sproles made the Pro Bowl as a returner his first three years with the Eagles, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The National Football Foundation announced the 2021 class of the College Football Hall of Fame Monday afternoon and Sproles was voted to join the illustrious fraternity. Sproles finished with 4,979 rushing yards and 6,812 all-purpose yards at Kansas State. The football lifers have already punched a ticket for Darren Sproles in Canton, Ohio. Postseason numbers: Sproles has 298 rushing yards and a 3.9 average with four TDs along with 49 catches for 477 yards and three more TDs. • Sproles led the NFL in punt return average for the Eagles in 2014 at 13.0 yards per return. Devin Hester and Mitchell would be the top candidates, but their offensive numbers are nowhere near Sproles’ numbers. 240 to Washington for a 2022 5th-round pick, Eagles select USC DT Marlon Tuipulotu with the No. Favorite stat: Kelce is one of only four centers in NFL history drafted in the sixth round or later to make first-team All-Pro more than once.The others are Hall of Famer Jim Ringo and New Jersey native Bob DeMarco for the Cards in the 1960s, and more recently Tom Nalen of the Broncos. Sproles had a storied career at Kansas St. where he was a 2003 First Team … Eagle Eye podcast: Training camp is finally here! He trails only Jerry Rice (23,546), former Eagle Brian Mitchell (23,330), Walter Payton (21,803), Emmitt Smith (21,564) and Tim Brown (19,682). He makes it six Wildcats total to be selected into the College Football Hall of Fame. • Sproles had two punt returns TDs in 2014 and two more in 2015, leading the NFL both years. Eagles is a registered trademark of the Philadelphia Eagles LLC. Philadelphia Eagles: Looking at Hall of Fame case for Darren Sproles With the latest injury surrounding Darren Sproles making it seem like his … Darren Sproles, a record-setting running back at Kansas State in the early years of this century, will join the College Football Hall of Fame. • Of the 17 running backs in NFL history with 500 catches, Sproles’ 4.9 rushing average is second highest, behind only Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell (5.3). • Sproles and Deion Sanders are the only players in NFL history with at least four punt return TDs in their 30s. TMZSports.com Darren Sproles says he deserves a bronze bust in Canton someday... straight-up telling TMZ Sports he's a Hall of Famer. He doesn’t have a postseason return touchdown but has averaged 8.1 yards on punt returns and 24.8 bringing back kicks. The career of Darren Sproles relative to Hall of Fame players It should be no surprise to see that Sproles falls right in the middle when compared to NFL Hall-of-Famers. Yet Sproles has the eighth most all-purpose yards in NFL history. Sproles is the sixth K-Stater to be enshrined in the hall — the first since former head coach Bill Synder, who was elected in 2015. The message from Snyder, via a Zoom call late Monday morning was that Darren Sproles, Kansas State's all-time rushing leader, had just been selected to … All are Hall of Famers except Mitchell. The leading rusher in Kansas State history will soon have his name immortalized in the College Football Hall of Fame. I’m not sure the Hall of Fame voters will ever take into consideration everything Sproles did. Darren Sproles, Class: Induction: 2021 Sport(s): - Position: Running Back Years: 2001-2004 Place of Birth: Waterloo, IA Date of Birth: June 20, 1983 Jersey Only 14 other guys that size have even had 600 yards in their career. The Olathe, Kansas, native becomes the third Wildcat player in the College Football Hall of Fame. There’s never been another player like Darren Sproles. Darren Sproles is headed to the College Football Hall of Fame. Darren Sproles announced his retirement this offseason, and he’d like to think he’ll be under consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in five years. • His nine combined punt and kick returns are tied for sixth most in NFL history behind Devin Hester (19), Mitchell (13), Dante Hall (12), Eric Metcalf (12) and Josh Cribbs (11). There's never been another player like Darren Sproles. Click here to download the MyTeams App by NBC Sports! Asked by TMZ.com if he sees himself as a Hall of Famer, Sproles said he hopes so. Darren Sproles, who rushed for … Friday, July 19: Fletcher CoxSaturday, July 20: Zach ErtzSunday, July 21: DeSean JacksonMonday, July 22: Jason KelceTuesday, July 23: LeSean McCoyWednesday, July 24: Jason Peters. For him to rank sixth in NFL history in total yards at 5-6 is totally insane. Sproles placed fifth in the 2003 Heisman Trophy voting. That's why when asked about becoming a future Hall of Famer, Sproles says he thinks he should be enshrined in Canton. Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Flyers, Sixers and Phillies games easily on your device. There’s never been a pure returner inducted into the Hall of Fame. But put it all together and factor in his size and ability to block at a high level at 5-6, 190 pounds, and you can make a pretty compelling case. The full ballot for the 2021 Hall of Fame Class can be seen here . Getty Eagles RB Darren Sproles is out with a quadriceps injury. Ex- Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder had the honor Monday of informing Sproles he is … The Eagles personnel expert is now awaiting his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Also in this year’s class is Bob Stoops, the former Oklahoma head coach who started his career at K-State under Bill Snyder. One of the most electric and prolific runners in college football history, Darren Sproles ranks as Kansas State’s all-time leading rusher holding more than 20 school and conference records. Georgia cornerback Champ Bailey, Syracuse defensive end Dwight Freeney and Kansas State running back Darren Sproles will appear on the College Football Hall of Fame … Sproles is one of over five million players to play collegiate football and joins a club of 1,027 players and 221 coaches in the College Hall of Fame. “I hope so, but I … The College Football Hall of Fame has announced its slate of inductees for the Class of 2021, and there is much rejoicing in Manhappiness as Kansas State Wildcats legend Darren Sproles pretty much headlines the list. • Sproles’ seven career punt return TDs (four with the Eagles) are tied for seventh most in NFL history. By Reuben Frank Seven players in the top 10 have already made the Hall of Fame. • Sproles’ 4.9 average is 15th highest in NFL history among running backs with at least 500 carries. "I feel like I am," Sproles says. Nobody else 5-6 has ever had half as many yards. By the time Sproles graduated from Kansas State, he held 28 school records, 21 of which he still holds to this day, according to the school’s website. Hester had less than 3,500 and B-Mitch had just over 4,300. That’s what really sets him apart. By: Glenn Erby, Philadelphia Eagles pick Memphis RB Kenneth Gainwell at No. The announcement came on Monday afternoon ahead of … He was a three-time 1,000-yard rusher. What it means that Darby will reportedly start camp on PUP. 189 overall pick, Watch: Highlights of Philadelphia Eagles CB Zech McPhearson, Watch: Highlights of Philadelphia Eagles DT Milton Williams, NFL Draft: Philadelphia Eagles 2021 undrafted free agent tracker, Howie Roseman on Zach Ertz still being in his prime; Doing what's best for the Eagles, Former Wake Forest, Georgia QB Jamie Newman signs UDFA deal with the Eagles. Sproles had 8,302 yards as a runner and receiver on top of everything he did as a returner. Sproles should be Canton bound, after breaking the NFL’s … This past season was the final one of Darren Sproles' unique career. Sproles is the sixth K-State player or coach to be selected to college football's highest honor and the third in the last 10 years. 225 and No. He’s 5-foot-6. Spending 15 seasons with three different teams, Sproles was a game-changer that used his small 5'6 frame to embarrass would-be tacklers. – One of the most electrifying all-purpose running backs in the early 2000s, Kansas State's Darren Sproles has been selected to the National Football Foundation's College Football Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2021. • Sproles’ 547 catches are 12th most in NFL history by a running back and just 19 out of the top 10. Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles is a hall of famer. This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Philadelphia Eagles or NFL Properties LLC. Darren Sproles is the last in our series of stories looking at the Hall of Fame chances of current or recent Eagles who are still active in the NFL. Legendary Kansas State running back Darren Sproles has been announced as a member of the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame class. Sproles had 8,302 yards as a runner and receiver on top of everything he did as a returner. Sports NFL Draft 1 hour ago Darren Sproles announced his retirement this offseason, and he'd like to think he'll be under consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in five years. Favorite stat: Of the 48 players in NFL history with 3,000 rushing yards and 3,000 receiving yards, Sproles’ 4.9 career rushing average is highest. What Pederson wants for Eagles creates a huge challenge, 7 reasons the Eagles will return to the Super Bowl this season, 10 Eagles I'm excited to watch in 2019 training camp. 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