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PRO: In 2008, Standeford enjoyed his most successful season to date with the Lions after being re-signed to the active roster November 11, 2008. Standeford saw action in a career-high nine games, with four starts, and amassed 15 catches for 244 yards and averaged 16.3 yards per catch. Standeford also added five special teams tackles on the year. Standeford was originally signed with the Lions January 1, 2008 after being released by the Colts September 1, prior to the 2007 regular season. Standeford entered the league as an undrafted free agent with Washington April 29, 2004 and was waived August 30.

2008: Was released November 8 and re-signed to the active roster November 11. Saw action in a career-high nine games with four starts and recorded 15 catches for 244 yards and added five special teams tackles.

•    Recorded first career reception at Carolina (11/16). Posted two catches for 48 yards (24.0 avg.). Also added a tackle on special teams.
•    Made first career start vs. Minnesota (12/7).
•    Recorded a career-high four catches at Indianapolis (12/14).
•    Caught three passes for 82 yards at Green Bay (12/28).

COLLEGE: Three-year starter at Purdue and opened 39-of-50 career games. Ended career as Big Ten’s leading receiver in receptions and yards.

•    Totaled 266 receptions for 3, 788 yards and 27 touchdowns receiving for career.
•    Holds the school record for 14 100+ games.
•    Started 13 games as a senior and named Second-Team All-Big Ten selection. Posted 77 receptions for 1, 150 yards and four touchdowns.
•    Was Academic All-America and received 2004 Woody Hayes National Scholar-Athlete Award.
•    Started in 13 games as a junior and was semifinalist for Biletnikoff Award and First-Team All-Big Ten by the Associated Press and honorable mention by coaches. His 1,307 yards set school mark and his 13 touchdowns tied school record. Ranked second in Big Ten with 100.5 yards receiving per game.
•    As a sophomore started 11 of 12 games and had 47 receptions for 587 yards and four touchdowns. had game winning 19-yard touchdown at Minnesota in overtime.
•    Played in 12 games (two starts) as a freshman, had 67 receptions for 744 yards and six touchdowns. led all true freshman nationally in receptions and reception yards. Had three touchdowns at Northwestern..

PERSONAL:

•    Full name John William Standeford.
•    Born in Monrovia, Indiana on April 15, 1982.
•    Attended Monrovia High School in Monrovia Indiana.