Drew Stanton
- Detroit Lions (2007-2011)
- New York Jets (2012 )
- Indianapolis Colts (2012 )
- Arizona Cardinals (since 2013)
- Senior Bowl MVP in 2007
Drew Stanton ( born May 7, 1984 in Lansing, Michigan) is an American professional American football player at the position of quarterback. He plays for the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League ( NFL).
Previous years
Stanton played at Michigan State University for the Spartans. The first two years was Stanton backup of Jeff Smoker. In 2005, Stanton was starting quarterback of the Spartans. He was nominated for the Senior Bowl in 2007 and led his team to a 27-0 victory. Stanton was elected Senior Bowl MVP.
Professional career
Stanton went in 2007 in the NFL Draft and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round to 43rd. It should be built up slowly behind Jon Kitna and his backup and the future quarterback of the Lions. After Kitnas injury in the 2008 season, Stanton was the backup quarterback for the rest of the season, behind Dan Orlovsky. Since the Lions finished the season with zero wins in 16 defeats as the worst team in the NFL, all decision-makers in Detroit were exchanged and sought a rebuilding of the team. The whole squad was almost completely replaced, Stanton remained in Detroit, though you with Matthew Stafford and Daunte Culpepper, the first two quarterbacks had which were designed to go in the season. Stanton was the third quarterback again. In week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers Stanton made his first game as a starter. He could not convince, however, and was replaced in the fourth quarter against Culpepper.
On March 16, 2012 Stanton signed a one year contract with the New York Jets.
Due to the commitment of Tim Tebow, he has already released a week later for a 6th round draft pick to the Indianapolis Colts. After playing there for a year, he moved on March 13, 2013 at the Arizona Cardinals, where he signed a three -year contract.