Drew Stanton was drafted No. 43 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 11 · #43 overall
Drew Stanton Michigan State Draft
Drew Stanton was drafted No. 43 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #43
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 38
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1054th at Michigan State
The pick
How Drew Stanton came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 226 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 41 prospect87.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 38
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1054th among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 440% of career value
- Final season
- 201710 years after the draft
Around pick 43
Who came off the board on either side of Drew Stanton.
Arkansas
South Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
USC
Michigan State in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Drew Stanton in the 2007 NFL Draft
Drew Stanton is a Quarterback out of Michigan State selected No. 43 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft. 38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Drew Stanton drafted?
Drew Stanton was selected No. 43 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/drew-stanton.
What college did Drew Stanton play for?
Drew Stanton played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Drew Stanton's NFL career turn out?
38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/drew-stanton.