when was matthew stafford drafted

Matthew Stafford was drafted first overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft.

Draft details

• Matthew Stafford entered the NFL Draft after his college career at the University of Georgia, where he was regarded as one of the top quarterback prospects in the nation.

• The Detroit Lions selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, making him the first player chosen that year.

Extra context

• Being taken first overall in 2009 placed Stafford in a draft class that also included notable players such as Mark Sanchez and Matthew Stafford’s future teammate (briefly in Los Angeles), linebacker Clay Matthews III.

• Stafford’s selection began an 11-season run as the Lions’ primary starting quarterback before he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams, where he later won Super Bowl LVI.

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