Drew Stanton
Position: QB
Jersey #: 6
Date of Birth: May 7, 1984
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 226 lbs
College: Michigan State
Drafted: Round , Pick 43 in 2007 by DET
First Team: DET (2008)
Last Team: TB (2020)
Quarterback Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Cmp | Att | Pass Yds | Pass TDs | INTs | Sacks | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ARI | 5 | 79 | 159 | 894 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50 |
| 2016 | ARI | 5 | 19 | 48 | 192 | 2 | 3 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 9 |
| 2015 | ARI | 6 | 11 | 25 | 104 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -13 | 0 | -1 |
| 2014 | ARI | 9 | 132 | 240 | 1711 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 63 | 0 | 95 |
| 2010 | DET | 6 | 69 | 119 | 780 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 113 | 1 | 57 |
| 2009 | DET | 3 | 26 | 51 | 259 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| 2008 | DET | 3 | 9 | 17 | 119 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 11 |
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Drew Stanton - Career Overview
Date of Birth: May 7, 1984
Position: Quarterback
College: Michigan State University
Career Timeline
- Detroit Lions (2008-2009)
- Drafted in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft (43rd overall).
- Served primarily as a backup quarterback during his time with the Lions.
- Indianapolis Colts (2010)
- Joined the Colts as a backup QB but did not see significant playing time.
- Arizona Cardinals (2013-2016)
- Traded to the Cardinals and played an important role as a backup.
- Notably started for the Cardinals in 2014 and led the team to key victories.
- Cleveland Browns (2016)
- Signed with the Browns but did not have a major impact.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2019-2020)
- Joined the Bucs and served in a mentoring role for younger quarterbacks.
- Retired after the 2020 season, concluding his NFL career.
Highlights & Accomplishments
- Played in a total of 79 NFL games, with 29 starts.
- Known for his strong leadership qualities and ability to mentor younger quarterbacks.
- Had a career completion percentage of 58.9% with 3,196 passing yards and 20 touchdown passes.
- Played a significant role during his time with the Cardinals, especially in the 2014 season where he helped the team reach the playoffs.
Legacy
Drew Stanton is remembered as a reliable backup quarterback who had a significant impact on the teams he played for, particularly in a mentorship capacity. His journey through multiple teams and consistent performance made him a respected figure in the NFL community.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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