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.