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- Full name: John Matthew Stafford
- Born: February 7, 1988
- Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
- Height: 6'3"ESPN.com: Matthew Stafford
- Weight: 237 lbsESPN.com: Matthew Stafford
- Position: Quarterback
- High school: Highland Park High SchoolGeorgiaDogs.com: Matthew Stafford
- College: University of Georgia
- Major: Speech communicationGeorgiaDogs.com: Matthew Stafford
- Graduated from high school one semester earlyGeorgiaDogs.com: Matthew Stafford
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Quarterback Matthew Stafford most recently played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs in the NCAA. Stafford decided to skip his senior season with the Bulldogs and declare eligible for the 2009 NFL draft.ESPN.com: Sources: Stafford, Moreno to Leave Georgia for Draft
On April 24, 2009, the evening before the 2009 NFL draft, Stafford agreed to a six-year, $72 million contract with the Detroit Lions and was selected first overall. $41.7 million of the contract is guaranteed, the richest contract given to a draft prospect in NFL history.ESPN.com: Sources: Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions Agree to $41.7m, Six-year Deal
Football Career
After an All-American prep career at Highland Park High School, Stafford made his college football debut in 2006. He started in eight games, six of which the Bulldogs won, and was selected as an SEC All-Freshman, the Chick-fil-A Bowl offensive MVP, and the Bulldogs' Offensive Newcomer of the Year.GeorgiaDogs.com: Matthew StaffordHe continued with the Bulldogs, starting in 13 games in both 2007 and 2008. Stafford's statistically best season came in 2008, when he completed 235 of 383 passes, recording 3,459 passing yards and 25 touchdowns.ESPN.com: Matthew Stafford His efforts were rewarded with selections for the All-SEC second team by the Associated Press and SEC coaches, as well as the MVP of the 2009 Capital One Bowl. Stafford was also a finalist for the Manning Award and the Davey O'Brien Award, both given to the top collegiate quarterback.GeorgiaDogs.com: Matthew Stafford
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