Matthew Stafford was drafted No. 1 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 239 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 133 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 1 · #1 overall
Matthew Stafford Georgia Draft
Matthew Stafford was drafted No. 1 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 239 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 133 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 239
- Years as starter
- 16
- Career AV
- 1331st at Georgia
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Matthew Stafford came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 225 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 7 prospect96.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
239 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 133 career approximate value
- Games played
- 239
- Seasons as a starter
- 16
- Career approximate value
- 1331st among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9168% of career value
- Final season
- 202516 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Matthew Stafford.
Baylor
LSU
Georgia in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Matthew Stafford in the 2009 NFL Draft
Matthew Stafford is a Quarterback out of Georgia selected No. 1 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft. 239 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 133 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 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 Matthew Stafford drafted?
Matthew Stafford was selected No. 1 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/matthew-stafford.
What college did Matthew Stafford play for?
Matthew Stafford played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did Matthew Stafford's NFL career turn out?
239 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 133 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/matthew-stafford.