A 1st-round pick (1st overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Georgia, Matthew Stafford has built an NFL career since. Now with LAR, he's in his 18th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top QBs in football last season, scoring a 80.4 (98th percentile). His mobility stands out most — the 82nd percentile at the position. Across 18 NFL seasons, he has totaled 66,372 passing yards and 434 touchdowns.
Size
6'3", 214#
College
Georgia
Draft
Rd 1, 1st overall (2009)
Seasons
2009–2026
2009 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology7th percentile among QBs
10 games · 400 dropbacks
Week 1 projection · vs SF
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2009 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed53▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst41▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.
Agility37▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).
Size27▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength34▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracy4▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security6▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance62▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility82▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency10▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume71▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion19▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAR | 56.5 | 6 | 1794 | 11 | 21 | ||||
| 2025 | LAR | 80.4 | 17 | 4707 | 46 | 1 | ||||
| 2024 | LAR | 56.2 | 16 | 3762 | 20 | 41 | ||||
| 2023 | LAR | 65.9 | 15 | 3965 | 24 | 65 | ||||
| 2022 | LAR | 44.3 | 9 | 2087 | 10 | 9 | 1 | |||
| 2021 | LAR | 73.5 | 17 | 4886 | 41 | 43 | ||||
| 2020 | DET | 59.5 | 16 | 4084 | 26 | 112 | ||||
| 2019 | DET | 68.8 | 8 | 2499 | 19 | 66 | ||||
| 2018 | DET | 49.5 | 16 | 3777 | 21 | 71 | ||||
| 2017 | DET | 64.1 | 16 | 4446 | 29 | 98 | ||||
| 2016 | DET | 69.9 | 16 | 4327 | 24 | 207 | 2 | |||
| 2015 | DET | 57.8 | 16 | 4262 | 32 | 159 | 1 | 1 | -6 | |
| 2014 | DET | 53.8 | 16 | 4257 | 22 | 93 | 2 | |||
| 2013 | DET | 56.7 | 16 | 4650 | 29 | 69 | 2 | |||
| 2012 | DET | 57.3 | 16 | 4967 | 20 | 126 | 4 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2011 | DET | 72.6 | 16 | 5100 | 41 | 78 | ||||
| 2010 | DET | 48.5 | 3 | 535 | 6 | 11 | 1 | |||
| 2009 | DET | 30.6 | 10 | 2267 | 13 | 108 | 2 |
Career profile
Across 18 NFL seasons on file, Matthew Stafford has played in 245 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: DET (2009–2020), LAR (2021–2026).
As a passer he has thrown for 66,372 yards and 434 touchdowns with 202 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,378 yards and 15 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2011 with DET: 5,100 yards and 41 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 80.4, in the 98th percentile among QBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game520, 5 TD vs GB, 2011 Week 17
- Most rushing yards in a game37 vs CHI, 2015 Week 6
- Most receiving yards in a game3 on 1 catches vs LAR, 2012 Week 1
2009 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 1,196 239/g | 8 | 9 | 62 12/g | 1 |
| Away | 5 | 1,071 214/g | 5 | 11 | 46 9/g | 1 |
| In division | 4 | 885 221/g | 4 | 7 | 76 19/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 6 | 1,382 230/g | 9 | 13 | 32 5/g | 2 |
| In wins | 2 | 663 332/g | 6 | 2 | 30 15/g | 0 |
| In losses | 8 | 1,604 201/g | 7 | 18 | 78 10/g | 2 |
| On grass | 1 | 296 296/g | 1 | 1 | 20 20/g | 0 |
| On turf | 9 | 1,971 219/g | 12 | 19 | 88 10/g | 2 |
| Indoors | 7 | 1,625 232/g | 9 | 12 | 90 13/g | 2 |
| Outdoors | 3 | 642 214/g | 4 | 8 | 18 6/g | 0 |
2009 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | NO | 205 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT · 0 rush yds, 1 TD | 25.7 |
| Week 2 | MIN | 152 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD | 25.3 |
| Week 3 | WAS | 241 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 23 rush yds, 0 TD | 61.3 |
| Week 4 | CHI | 296 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD | 59.2 |
| Week 8 | LAR | 168 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 4 rush yds, 1 TD | 40.9 |
| Week 9 | SEA | 203 pass yds, 2 TD, 5 INT | 21.2 |
| Week 10 | MIN | 224 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 28 rush yds, 0 TD | 42.2 |
| Week 11 | CLE | 422 pass yds, 5 TD, 2 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD | 63.7 |
| Week 12 | GB | 213 pass yds, 1 TD, 4 INT · 21 rush yds, 0 TD | 13.4 |
| Week 13 | CIN | 143 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD | 23.4 |
Matthew Stafford — common questions
- What position does Matthew Stafford play?
- Matthew Stafford is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Matthew Stafford played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matthew Stafford has played for DET (2009–2020), LAR (2021–2026).
- Where did Matthew Stafford go to college?
- Matthew Stafford played college football at Georgia.
- When was Matthew Stafford drafted?
- Matthew Stafford was selected in round 1, 1st overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Matthew Stafford scored?
- Matthew Stafford has 449 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (434 passing, 15 rushing).
- What is Matthew Stafford's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Matthew Stafford rated 56.5 for 2026, the 71st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Kyren WilliamsRB · 2026
- Davante AdamsWR · 2026
- Puka NacuaWR · 2026
- Blake CorumRB · 2026
- Tyler HigbeeTE · 2026
- Konata MumpfieldWR · 2026
- Davis AllenTE · 2026
- Terrance FergusonTE · 2026
Drafted in round 1, 2009
- Jason SmithOT · pick 2
- Tyson JacksonDE · pick 3
- Aaron CurryLB · pick 4
- Mark SanchezQB · pick 5
- Andre SmithOT · pick 6
- Darrius Heyward-BeyWR · pick 7
- Eugene MonroeOT · pick 8
- B.J. RajiNT · pick 9
Also from Georgia
- Micah MorrisG · 2026–2026
- Oscar DelpTE · 2026–2026
- Christen MillerDT · 2026–2026
- CJ AllenLB · 2026–2026
- Monroe FreelingOT · 2026–2026
- Daylen EveretteCB · 2026–2026
- Tyrion Ingram-DawkinsDT · 2025–2026
- Dylan FairchildG · 2025–2026