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Flashback: Detroit Lions draft Matthew Stafford #1 overall in 2009

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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is trending in the news this morning, and while speculation remains rampant as to his future in the Motor City, let’s take a look back at how it all began.

He was drafted by the Lions as the first overall draft pick in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Georgia, and signed a six year deal worth a reported $41.7 million before ever taking a snap at the professional level.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcbJGA_ilQk

What do you remember about this draft, and is this how you foresaw his career path going?

Drafted with AI assistance, edited and fact-checked by DSN staff.

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