Pair of former Kansas State Wildcats make the NFL Pro Bowl
Much like the Kansas Jayhawks, the Kansas State Wildcats will be well represented in the NFL Pro Bowl by a pair of former offensive juggernauts. Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver Jordy Nelson and Philidelphia Eagles Running Back and Kick Returner Darren Sproles were selected as two of the best players among their positions, and will be representing the Wildcats in the NFL’s version of the All Star Game.
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Jordy Nelson is not only representing K-State, but he is also representing the state of Kansas and more particularly Riley County High School in Riley, Kansas. Being Born in Manhattan, Kansas, Nelson walked on to K-State in 2003, where he would play football through 2007.
Nelson’s senior year at K-State saw him earn All American honors as well as being a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award after finishing the season with 122 Receptions, 1,606 Yards, and 11 Touchdowns. Nelson declared for the NFL Draft in 2008 and was selected with the 5th pick in the second round by the Green Bay Packers.
Nelson has had a great Career so far in his 7 season in Green Bay, playing in 104 Games, with 394 Receptions, 6,023 Yards, and 49 Touchdowns in his career. This will be Nelson’s third appearance in the Pro Bowl after being named a Pro Bowl alternate in 2011 and 2013.
Much like Jordy Nelson, Darren Sproles was also born and raised in Kansas, but Sproles was raised in Olathe, Kansas where he attended Olathe North High School. Sproles was very decorated in his high school career earning Kansas Hall of Fame Player of The Year, USA Today Kansas Player Of the Year, and High School All American honors.
Sproles began his college career at Kansas State in 2001 where he would play through 2004. In Sproles career at K-State he played in 45 games, had 815 Attempts, 4,979 Yards, and 45 Touchdowns. Sproles best season came in his Junior year where he led all FBS teams in rushing with 1,986 Yards, leading K-State to a Big 12 Conference Championship, and finishing 5th in the Heisman voting.
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Sproles was drafted in the 4 round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. (Boo I know) Sproles spent five years in San Diego before Joining the New Orleans Saints in 2011. In 2011 Sproles broke the NFL’s record for all-purpose yards in a single season with 2,696 Yards. In 2014, Sproles was traded to the Philidelphia Eagles where he has spent the entire 2014 season and made the Pro Bowl as a Return Specialist.