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Drew Stanton

QB

Drafted 43rd overall in the 2nd round of the 2007 draft, Drew Stanton arrived from Michigan State. His most recent season came in 2020 with TB, capping a 14-season NFL career. His 47.8 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 51st percentile. Few match his arm strength, which grades in the 89th percentile. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4,059 passing yards and 20 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 226#

College

Michigan State

Draft

Rd 2, 43rd overall (2007)

Seasons

2007–2020

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
32.6

7th percentile among QBs · limited sample

5 games · 49 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.88
Total EPA×0.24-0.67
Conversion×0.08-0.81
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.97
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-1.53
Ball security×0.12-1.22

2016 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed69▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst35▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility60▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size49▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength89▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy8▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security7▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance82▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility25▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency11▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume32▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion17▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2017ARI37.5589467
2016ARI32.651922-3
2015ARI31.16104-13
2014ARI47.891711763
2010DET51.5678041131
2009DET30.83259331
2008DET47.73119120

Career profile

Drew Stanton has appeared in 37 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: DET (2008–2010), ARI (2014–2017).

As a passer he has thrown for 4,059 yards and 20 touchdowns with 24 interceptions. He has rushed for 220 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2014 with ARI: 1,711 yards and 7 touchdowns in 9 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2014: a 47.8, in the 51st percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home3
60
20/g
0
2
Away2
132
66/g
2
1
In division3
169
56/g
2
3
Out of division2
23
12/g
0
0
In wins4
155
39/g
2
1
In losses1
37
37/g
0
2
On grass5
192
38/g
2
3
Indoors3
60
20/g
0
2
Outdoors2
132
66/g
2
1

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2TB11 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT39.6
Week 4LAR37 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT30.5
Week 5SF124 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD35.9
Week 6NYJ12 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD39.1
Week 17LAR8 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT40.2

Drew Stanton — common questions

What position does Drew Stanton play?
Drew Stanton is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Drew Stanton played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Drew Stanton has played for DET (2008–2010), ARI (2014–2017).
Where did Drew Stanton go to college?
Drew Stanton played college football at Michigan State.
When was Drew Stanton drafted?
Drew Stanton was selected in round 2, 43rd overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Drew Stanton scored?
Drew Stanton has 22 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (20 passing, 2 rushing).
What is Drew Stanton's ScoutIndex Rating?
Drew Stanton rated 37.5 for 2017, the 22nd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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