This really is an inspiring story, which goes to show that MS produces many fine people in addition to fine athletes.
BTW, I never knew Darren Sproles grew up in MS!
I think the guy you're thinking of, Darren Sproles, who plays for Denver Broncos is a different guy.
"which goes to show that MS produces many fine people"
That's a fact. I moved back to Mississippi a few years back and have found that for every Edgar R. Killan there are a 100 or more fine folks here.