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  • Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a pass during the game against the Green Bay Packers. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE
  • Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-US PRESSWIRE
  • Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to pass during the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
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  • Chicago Bears outside linebacker Lance Briggs pressures Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford in the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-US PRESSWIRE
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    • Stafford in 2009
    Quarterback
    Date of birth: (1988-02-07) February 7, 1988 (age 25)
    Place of birth: Tampa, Florida
    Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight: 232 lb (105 kg)
    High school: Dallas (TX) Highland Park
    College: Georgia
    NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1
    Debuted in 2009 for the Detroit Lions
    • Detroit Lions (2009–present)
    Roster status: Active
    • College awards and honors
    • AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2011)
    • PFWA Comeback Player of the Year (2011)
    • NFL Alumni's Quarterback of the Year (2011)
    • Most passing touchdowns by a rookie quarterback in a single game (5)
    • 4th quarterback in NFL history to pass for 5,000+ yards in a season (after Dan Marino, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady)
    • 2012 Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award
    TD–INT 80-54
    Passing yards 12,807
    QB rating 82.8

    John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Detroit Lions first overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Georgia. He is the 4th quarterback in NFL history to throw over 5,000 yards in a single season, including one of three in the 2011 NFL season (Drew Brees and Tom Brady).

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