Matthew Stafford Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 38
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 214 lb
- Experience
- 18th season
- Drafted
- 2009 R1, #1
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 18.7
- Pos rank
- QB13
- Rostered
- 89%
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Matthew Stafford Bio
Matthew Stafford is a quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, where he wears No. 9. Born February 7, 1988, in Q49255, FL, he attended Highland Park and played college football at Georgia.
The Detroit Lions selected Stafford in round 1, pick 1, of the 2009 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Los Angeles Rams on March 18, 2021. Since then, Stafford joined the Los Angeles Rams in 2021.
In 244 regular-season games since 2009, he has thrown for 65,879 yards and 433 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 18 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Los Angeles Rams Current team2021–present
Acquired in a trade with the Detroit Lions on March 18, 2021. He was the starter, with 77 starts in 77 games. Member of the Super Bowl LVI champion Rams.
Detroit Lions2009–2020
Selected in round 1, pick 1, of the 2009 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 165 starts in 167 games.
College: Georgia
Transactions
- ContractSigned a one-year, $55 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams.
- ContractAgreed to a restructured contract to stay with the Rams.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Rams.
- ContractAgreed to a four-year, $160 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams.
- TradedTraded by the Detroit Lions to the Los Angeles Rams for QB Jared Goff, SAF Ifeatu Melifonwu, a 2022 first-round pick and a 2023 first-round pick.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Detroit Lions.
- ContractAgreed to a five-year, $135 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions.
- ContractSigned a three-year, $53 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions.
- DraftedSelected by the Detroit Lions in round 1, pick 1.
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About Matthew Stafford: Bio FAQ
How old is Matthew Stafford?
Matthew Stafford is 38 years old. He was born on February 7, 1988. 2026 is his 18th NFL season.
How tall is Matthew Stafford?
Matthew Stafford is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 214 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams.
How much does Matthew Stafford weigh?
Matthew Stafford weighs 214 pounds, his listed weight on the Los Angeles Rams roster. He is listed at 6'3".
What number does Matthew Stafford wear?
Matthew Stafford wears number 9 for the Los Angeles Rams. He plays quarterback.
What position does Matthew Stafford play?
Matthew Stafford plays quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, wearing number 9. 2026 is his 18th season in the NFL.
What team does Matthew Stafford play for?
Matthew Stafford plays for the Los Angeles Rams as a quarterback. He has been with the Rams since 2021.
Where did Matthew Stafford go to college?
Matthew Stafford played college football at Georgia, after attending Highland Park (TX). The Detroit Lions drafted him out of Georgia in 2009.
When was Matthew Stafford drafted?
The Detroit Lions selected Matthew Stafford in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft with the 1st overall pick, out of Georgia.
What round was Matthew Stafford drafted in?
Matthew Stafford was a first-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, taken 1st overall by the Detroit Lions.
What pick was Matthew Stafford in the NFL Draft?
Matthew Stafford was the 1st overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft, selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round.
Where is Matthew Stafford from?
Matthew Stafford went to high school in Texas, at Highland Park, before playing college football at Georgia.
When is Matthew Stafford's birthday?
Matthew Stafford's birthday is February 7. He was born on February 7, 1988 and is 38 years old.
How long has Matthew Stafford been in the NFL?
2026 is Matthew Stafford's 18th NFL season; he entered the league in 2009 as a first-round pick of the Detroit Lions. View his career statistics.
What teams has Matthew Stafford played for?
Matthew Stafford has played for the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams. View his career statistics.
Has Matthew Stafford won a Super Bowl?
Yes. Matthew Stafford was a member of the Los Angeles Rams team that won Super Bowl LVI after the 2021 season.