Matthew Stafford

Quick Facts

Full Name	Matthew Stafford
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 7, 1988(1988-02-07)
Age	36
Birthplace	Tampa
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Aquarius

Matthew Stafford Biography

Matthew Stafford is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on February 7, 1988 in Tampa, Florida, United States. He was an NFL quarterback and the Detroit Lions’ #1 pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. He was quickly made the team’s starter quarterback and led the team to the playoffs in 2011 and 2014.

From his rookie year with Lions to 2015, his top receiving target was the great His top receiving target from his rookie year with the Lions through 2015 was the great Calvin Johnson..

Stafford graduated early from high school and enrolled at the University of Georgia in January, where he became the first true freshman quarterback to start for the Georgia Bulldogs football team since Quincy Carter in 1998, and first out of high school to start since Eric Zeier in 1991. Stafford wore number 7 at Georgia. He completed five of 12 passes for 102 yards and one touchdown in a Georgia spring game.

In 2005, he led his team to a perfect 15–0 record and won the UIL 4A Division I State Championship. During the playoff run, Stafford beat Ryan Mallett’s Texarkana Texas 38–31, as well as Jevan Snead’s Stephenville 41–38. Stafford had over 4,000 yards passing despite not playing in the first three games of the season due to a knee injury. Stafford received numerous accolades, including being named to the Parade All-America Team and the USA Today Pre- Season Super 25 in 2005. He also won the MVP and Best Arm awards at the 2005 EA Sports Elite 11 Quarterback Camp and was named the 2005 EA Sports National Player of the Year. Regarded as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Stafford was listed as the No. 1 pro-style quarterback prospect in the class of 2006 by Rivals.com.

He was the son of John and Margaret Stafford. He has a sibling named Page. In 2015, he married He was born to John and Margaret Stafford. He has a sister named Page. He married Kelly Stafford in 2015..

Matthew Stafford Net Worth

Matthew Stafford is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Matthew Stafford 's net worth $35 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His Highland Park High School football team won a 15-0 record in 2005 and was awarded the Texas 4A Division I State Championship. The University of Georgia gave him a great career.

He set the Detroit Lions single season record for passing yards with 5,038 yards in 2011.

John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was raised in Dallas, Texas, and went to Highland Park High School. He attended the University of Georgia, where he played football for the Bulldogs, and was drafted by the Lions first overall in the 2009 NFL Draft.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Matthew Stafford Dating?

According to our records, Matthew Stafford married to Kelly Hall. As of December 1, 2023, Matthew Stafford’s is not dating anyone.

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In April 2008, several NFL analysts predicted Stafford would be the #1 pick in the 2009 NFL Draft if he chose to leave school early. He eventually did, and on April 24, 2009, agreed to record contract terms with the Detroit Lions to become the first overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft, one day before the draft was held. The six-year contract reportedly contained $41.7 million in guaranteed money (the most guaranteed to any player in NFL history until July 30, 2010, when quarterback Sam Bradford signed a deal with $50 million guaranteed) and carried a total value of up to $78 million. Detroit negotiated a deal with Stafford on April 24, 2009, less than 24 hours before the draft.

Facts & Trivia

Matthew Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Matthew Stafford celebrates birthday on February 7 of every year.

While the 2011 season proved to be the best season of Stafford’s young career, 2012 was one full of setbacks. During the opening game against the St. Louis Rams, Stafford threw three interceptions and one touchdown pass. However, the Lions won the game 27–23. Stafford and the Lions lost the next three games to the San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, and Minnesota Vikings. In the ensuing weeks, the Lions managed to win three games, including impressive comeback wins against the Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles, and a dominating performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars. These proved to be the final winning games of the 2012 season as they ended the season with an eight-game losing streak and with a 4–12 record. One highlight in the losing streak was a game against the Atlanta Falcons, where Stafford recorded a career-high 37 completions for 443 passing yards and one interception in the 31–18 loss.

Top Facts about Matthew Stafford

1. Matthew Stafford is a quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams.
2. He was drafted first overall by the Detroit Lions in 2009.
3. Stafford has thrown for over 45,000 yards and 282 touchdowns.
4. He holds numerous NFL records, including most comeback wins in a season (8).
5. In college, he played at the University of Georgia.
6. Stafford is married to Kelly Hall and they have four children together.
7. He has been selected to one Pro Bowl in his career.
8. His current contract with the Rams is worth $135 million over five years.
9. Stafford has led his team to three playoff appearances but no Super Bowl victories.
10. He suffered multiple injuries during his time with the Lions but has remained durable overall throughout his career.

Who is Matthew Stafford's wife?

Kelly Hall

Does Matt Stafford have 4 daughters?

Matthew Stafford has his hands full with four adorable daughters at home. The NFL player wed wife Kelly Hall, whom he met while they were attending the University of Georgia, in April 2015. One year after the pair’s Georgia nuptials, the couple began growing their family.

How far can Matthew Stafford throw a football?

The approximate distance of Stafford’s throw according to Google Maps: 305 yards.

What is Matthew Stafford known for?

Quarterback Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, won his first-ever games in the NFL Playoffs in the 2021 NFL season after joining the Los Angeles Rams following 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions.

What do Matthew Stafford's parents do?

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