33 Facts About Drew Stanton

Drew Emeric Stanton was born on May 7,1984 and is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for 14 seasons in the National Football League.

Drew Stanton was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft, after playing college football for the Michigan State Spartans.

Drew Stanton grew up in Okemos, Michigan, a large suburb of Lansing which borders the campus of Michigan State.

Drew Stanton's family moved to Lake Oswego, Oregon, a suburb south of Portland, where he played peewee-football and continued to play until his sophomore year at Lake Oswego High School.

Drew Stanton was ranked as a four-star prospect coming out of high school by Rivals.

However, Drew Stanton injured his knee in the Alamo Bowl against Nebraska while covering a punt and had to undergo reconstructive surgery.

Drew Stanton continued his role of starting quarterback in the 2005 season.

In 2006, Drew Stanton led the Spartans to the largest point margin comeback in NCAA Division I-A history.

Drew Stanton began his prime time performance with an 18-yard touchdown pass, and he later ran for a 12-yard score.

Drew Stanton participated as a quarterback in the 2007 Senior Bowl, where he helped lead the North to victory.

Drew Stanton was named the Offensive MVP for the North.

Drew Stanton was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round with the 43rd overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft.

Drew Stanton was placed on season-ending injured reserve during training camp on August 3,2007, after having knee surgery.

In 2008, Drew Stanton sprained his thumb on his throwing arm during preseason, keeping him out the remainder of the preseason.

Drew Stanton made his NFL debut in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Drew Stanton threw a one-yard touchdown on his first career passing attempt and finished the game having completed 6 of 8 pass attempts for 94 yards.

Drew Stanton appeared again in relief of Culpepper in Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Drew Stanton made his first career start Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers.

Drew Stanton started the next game against the Green Bay Packers and led the Detroit Lions to a victory with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Will Heller.

Drew Stanton was signed by the New York Jets on March 16,2012.

On March 13,2013, Drew Stanton signed a three-year, $8.2 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals.

Drew Stanton served as backup quarterback to Carson Palmer whom the Cardinals acquired from the Oakland Raiders on April 2,2013.

On March 8,2016, Drew Stanton signed a two-year deal with the Cardinals worth $6.5 million with 4.5 million guaranteed that goes to 2018.

Drew Stanton did not start the team's Week 11 game due to a sprained right knee.

On December 18,2017, Drew Stanton was renamed the starter for Week 16 after struggles from Gabbert.

Drew Stanton started the final two games of the regular season and helped lead the team to victories over the New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks.

On March 25,2018, Drew Stanton signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.

The Browns placed Drew Stanton on injured reserve with a knee injury on September 16,2019.

On December 24,2020, Drew Stanton signed with the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after spending most of the season as a free agent.

Drew Stanton was elevated to the active roster on February 6,2021, for Super Bowl LV against the Kansas City Chiefs, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.

Drew Stanton is committed to charity work and created the High 5ive Foundation in support of the Special Olympics and the Children's Miracle Network, his two favorite charities, among others.

Drew Stanton is a member of the national fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Michigan State University.

Drew Stanton is well known throughout the NFL for an extravagant touchdown dance.