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Who did the Lions draft in 2009?

Who did the Lions draft in 2009?

quarterback Matthew Stafford
The Detroit Lions, who became the first team in NFL history to finish a season at 0–16, used the first selection in the draft to select University of Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford….

2009 NFL Draft
First selection Matthew Stafford, QB Detroit Lions
Mr. Irrelevant Ryan Succop, K Kansas City Chiefs

When did Lions draft Matthew Stafford?

2021Los Angeles Rams
2009Detroit Lions2006Georgia Bulldogs football
Matthew Stafford/Dates joined

Who was the 235th pick of the 2009 NFL Draft?

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2009 NFL DRAFT – ROUND 1
Pick Team Player
1 Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford
2 St. Louis Rams Jason Smith
3 Kansas City Chiefs Tyson Jackson

Who did the Lions draft in 2010?

Drafted Players

Rnd Player From
1 Jahvid Best 2010
3 Amari Spievey 2010
4 Jason Fox 2010

Who is Matthew Stafford’s wife?

Kelly HallMatthew Stafford / Wife (m. 2015)

Who did the Lions draft after going 0 16?

How long did Stafford play in Detroit? The Lions became the first NFL team to finish 0-16 in 2008, and they drafted Stafford with the No. 1 pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.

Who was the best player in the 2009 NFL Draft?

Redrafting the top 10 of the 2009 NFL Draft

  • Detroit Lions. Original Pick: Matthew Stafford.
  • St. Louis Rams.
  • Kansas City Chiefs. Original Pick: Tyson Jackson.
  • Seattle Seahawks. Original Pick: Aaron Curry.
  • New York Jets. Original Pick: Mark Sanchez.
  • Cincinnati Bengals. Original Pick: Andre Smith.
  • Oakland Raiders.
  • Jacksonville Jaguars.

What was the Detroit Lions record in 2009?

The Detroit Lions of the National Football League ended the 2009 season with a record of 2 wins and 14 losses, finishing fourth in the NFL’s North Division of the National Football Conference. Anthony Henry, Louis Delmas and Will Peterson each intercepted 2 opponent throws.

Who did the Lions draft in 2011?

Complete draft (pick number in parentheses): Round 1 – Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn (13); Round 2 – Titus Young, WR, Boise State (44); Round 2 – Mikel Leshoure, RB, Illinois (57); Round 5 – Doug Hogue, LB, Syracuse (157); Round 7 – Johnny Culbreath, OT, South Carolina State (209). Best pick: Fairley.

Does Matt Stafford have a son?

Tyler Hall Stafford
Chandler StaffordHunter Hope StaffordSawyer Stafford
Matthew Stafford/Children

When was the NFL Draft in 2009?

2009 NFL Draft. The 2009 NFL Draft was held on April 25-26, 2009. A total of 256 players were chosen over 7 rounds. The Detroit Lions chose Quarterback Matthew Stafford from Georgia as the first pick in the draft.

What picks did Chicago trade in the 2009 draft?

Chicago traded its 2009 first- and third-round selections (18th overall, used to select Robert Ayers; and 84th overall, traded to Pittsburgh, who selected Mike Wallace ), its 2010 first-round selection, and Kyle Orton to Denver for Jay Cutler and one of Denver’s 2009 fifth-round selections (140th overall, used to select Johnny Knox ).

How many players were selected in the Supplemental Draft in 2009?

One player was selected in the 2009 Supplemental Draft: The Redskins thus forfeited their third-round selection in the 2010 draft. Selection totals by college conference:

When did Matthew Stafford sign his contract with the Detroit Lions?

^ Detroit negotiated a deal with Stafford on April 24, 2009, less than 24 hours before the draft. Maske, Mark (April 25, 2009). “Lions, Stafford Agree to Six-Year Deal”. The Washington Post. Retrieved April 1, 2010.

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