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COLLEGE: As the first overall selection in the 2009 NFL Draft, Stafford closed out his three-year career at Georgia ranking third on the school's all-time record list for yards passing (7,731), pass attempts (987), completed passes (564), touchdown passes (51), touchdowns responsible for (57), and yards in total offense (7,944). In 34 starting assignments, he compiled a 27-7 record (.794). Stafford enjoyed his most successful collegiate season in 2008 starting in all 13 games and completed 235-of-383 passes (both fourth on the school season-record list) for 3,459 yards (second-best season total by a Bulldog passer), compiling a .6136 pass completion percentage. He also set the Bulldog season-record with 25 touchdown tosses and 10 interceptions and averaged 9.03 yards per pass attempt, the third-best season total in Georgia history. His passing efficiency rating of 153.54 is the second-best annual mark in school annals. Also ran for 40 yards and a score on 55 carries (0.7 avg). On 423 plays, he amassed a school season-record 3,499 yards in total offense (269.15 yards per game), along with being responsible for 26 touchdowns (third on the Georgia season-record list). Known for his impressive arm strength, Stafford displays the compact and quick delivery that allows him to get the ball off on time. He is the classic drop-back quarterback, possessing the proper depth and footwork dropping back from center to efficiently scan the field and locate his open targets.

2008: Started all thirteen games, as the Capital One Bowl MVP completed 235-of-383 passes (both fourth on the school season-record list) for 3,459 yards (second-best season total by a Bulldog passer), compiling a .6136 pass completion percentage. Set the Bulldog season-record with 25 touchdown tosses and 10 interceptions. Averaged 9.03 yards per pass attempt, the third-best season total in Georgia history. His passing efficiency rating of 153.54 is the second-best annual mark in school annals. Also ran for 40 yards and a score on 55 carries (0.7 avg). On 423 plays, he amassed a school season-record 3,499 yards in total offense (269.15 yards per game), along with being responsible for 26 touchdowns (third on the Georgia season-record list).

• Earned All-Southeastern Conference second-team honors from the league's coaches and Associated Press.
• Named one of ten finalists for the Manning Award and one of thirteen semi-finalists for the Davey O'Brien Award.
• Earned the team's Vince Dooley Most Valuable Player of the Year Award and received SEC Academic Honor Roll distinction for the fall semester.

2007: Stafford started every game, compiling an 11-2 record. Completed 194-of-348 passes (55.75%) for 2,523 yards, 19 touchdowns and ten interceptions. Carried 39 times for losses totaling 18 yards, but also scored twice on the ground. Averaged 192.69 yards per game on 387 total plays for 2,505 yards.

• The recipient of the Dr. and Mrs. Howard Williams, II, Football Scholarship.
• The team ranked 74th in the nation with an average of 375.62 yards per game, but Stafford proved to be an opportunist, as the Bulldogs placed 34th in scoring (32.62 points per game).
• The quarterback boasted a 7-1 record in the eight games that he threw for at least 200 yards.

2006: Became the first quarterback to start for Georgia right out of high school since Eriz Zeier in 1991. Completed 135-of-256 passes (52.73%) for 1,749 yards, as he had seven touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Scored three times and gained 191 yards on 47 carries (4.1 avg). Participated in 303 plays, compiling 1,940 yards in total offense (149.23 yards per game).

• Graduated from high school early and enrolled at UGA in January. Appeared in thirteen games, compiling a 6-2 record after taking over as the team's starter in the final eight contests.
• Selected to the Freshman All-Southeastern Conference team by the league's coaches, twice earning SEC Freshman of the Week honors.
• Recipient of the Dr. and Mrs. Howard Williams, ILL, Football Scholarship.
• Named the team's Offensive Newcomer of the Year.

PERSONAL and HIGH SCHOOL: Born John Matthew Stafford on February 7, 1988. Attended Highland Park (Dallas, Tex.) High School, playing football for head coach Randy Allen.

• Parade, Super Prep and USA Today All-American selection.
• Rated as the best prep passer in the country by Rivals.com and ranked second nationally by both Scout.com and ESPN.
• Added Prep Star Top 100 honors, as that recruiting service ranked him third in the country at his position.
• Three-time All-State selection, adding Gatorade Player of the Year, EA Sports National Player of the Year and Dallas Morning News Area Offensive Player of the Year accolades as a senior.
• Received a five-star prospect rating from both Scout.com and Rivals.com.
• Chosen Class AAAA Player of the Year by Dave Campbells Texas Football.
• Named Class AAAA "Mr. Texas Football" from TexasFootball.com.
• As a senior, Stafford threw for 4,018 yards on 209 of 322 passing and 38 touchdowns, as he led his team to the Class AAAA championship, its first title since1957. Also rushed for 212 yards and eight touchdowns on 42 carries.
• In the first round of the 2005 state playoffs, he rallied .his team from a 17-0 deficit to win 38-31 with 411 yards passing and four touch-downs.
• Named the Most Outstanding Player of the Tom Landry Classic.
• Student Sports All-American and All-District choice after his final season.
• Upon graduation, he was invited to play in the U.S. Army All-American Game and to the EA Sports Elite 11 Camp for the nation's top quarterbacks.
• During his junior year, Stafford threw for 1,748 yards and 18 touchdowns, as he was named to the Rivals.com Junior All-American Team.
• As a sophomore, he had 2,945 yards and 36 touchdown passes.
• Was a Speech Communications major at Georgia
• Sister, Page, is a student at the University of Georgia.