Curtis Painter
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Quarterback Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Cmp | Att | Pass Yds | Pass TDs | INTs | Sacks | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NYG | 3 | 8 | 16 | 57 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 0 | -2 |
| 2011 | IND | 9 | 132 | 243 | 1541 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 107 | 0 | 72 |
| 2009 | IND | 2 | 8 | 28 | 83 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | -4 |
Career Summary
Curtis Painter was an Indiana quarterback who played at Purdue and for the Indianapolis Colts.
Painter grew up in Vincennes, became a four-year Purdue starter and was selected by his hometown NFL club in the 2009 draft.
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Early Life
Painter grew up in Indiana.
The Colts described the quarterback as a southern Indiana native who dreamed of playing for Indianapolis from childhood.
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High School
Painter starred at Vincennes Lincoln High School.
He led the Alices to an 11-2 season with conference and sectional championships, was an Indiana All-Star selection and finished his three high-school seasons with a 28-7 record, 4,946 passing yards and 49 passing touchdowns.
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College Career
Painter started for Purdue for four seasons from 2005 through 2008.
Purdue's record book credits him with 11,163 passing yards and 67 touchdowns. The Hall of Fame profile notes that he set Purdue's single-game record with 546 passing yards in the 2007 Motor City Bowl.
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Path to the NFL
Indianapolis selected Painter in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Colts chose the Purdue quarterback with the 201st overall pick, allowing the Indiana native to join the team he had followed growing up.
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NFL Career
Painter played three seasons with Indianapolis.
He appeared in 11 games and started eight for the Colts. Purdue's record book lists his Colts tenure as 2009 through 2011.
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Career Accomplishments
Painter was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame recognized his high-school achievements, record-setting Purdue career and NFL experience with Indianapolis.
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Playing Style
The Colts identified Painter's command of the mental side of quarterbacking as a central part of his development.
During rookie camp, he emphasized learning NFL defenses and mastering the Colts' complex playbook. Colts president Bill Polian said Painter had the intelligence to handle the offense.
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Legacy
Painter's career remains closely associated with Indiana football from Vincennes to Purdue and Indianapolis.
Purdue later hosted him on its official podcast to discuss his time under coach Joe Tiller, his NFL career and returning home to Indiana.
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22534, 00-0027134, 1985-06-24, Curtis Painter, Curtis, Painter
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