Matthew Stafford Net Worth: Contract, Salary, Career Earnings

Matthew Stafford is an American professional football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL. The Detroit Lions picked him in the 2009 NFL Draft. In 2021, he was traded to the Rams. He played college football at Georgia Bulldogs. His net worth is $85 million.

This article is about Matthew Stafford’s net worth, contract, salary, earnings, biography, wife, and more.

Matthew Stafford’s Biography and Career

John Matthew Stafford was born on February 7, 1988, in Tampa, Florida, U.S. He attended Highland Park High School in Dallas, Texas, and played football as a quarterback.

College Career

Stafford joined the University of Georgia and played college football for the Bulldogs from 2006-2008.

Stafford finished the season as a freshman in 2006 with 1,749 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. He was First-team All-American in 2008.

Professional Career

The Detroit Lions signed Matthew Stafford and became the first overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft, one day before the draft was held. The quarterback has played 12 seasons for the Lions and was then traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 2021.

In his rookie season in 2009, he finished with passing 2,267 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions. In all 10 of the games, he started for the Lions. Stafford had 5038 passing yards, 41 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions in the 2011 season. He was awarded NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2011).

In the 2014 season, the quarterback played in all 16 games for the Lions. He recorded 4257 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He was named Pro Bowl in that season.

In the 2021 season, Stafford was traded to the Los Angeles Rams. He played 17 games and finished with 4,886 passing yards, 41 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions. He was Super Bowl Champion (LVI).

Matthew Stafford’s Net Worth, Salary, Career Earnings, and Contract

In 2024, quarterback Matthew Stafford’s net worth is $85 million. His prime source of earnings is his football contract. His average annual salary is $40,000,000 for the Rams.

Contract

In 2022, Stafford signed a 4-year contract with Los Angeles Rams, worth $160 million. The contract came with a signing bonus of $60 million and a total guarantee of $130 million. His contract is due to expire in 2026.

Career Earnings

Stafford has played 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions and 2 seasons for the Los Angeles Rams. His career earnings are $300,806,037, only from football salaries.

The following table refers to Stafford’s career earnings in 14 seasons.

Year	Team	Earnings
2009	Detroit Lions	$3,100,000
2010	Detroit Lions	$26,900,000
2011	Detroit Lions	$9,270,000
2012	Detroit Lions	$11,500,000
2013	Detroit Lions	$18,500,000
2014	Detroit Lions	$15,008,969
2015	Detroit Lions	$9,500,000
2016	Detroit Lions	$17,000,000
2017	Detroit Lions	$51,000,000
2018	Detroit Lions	$16,500,000
2019	Detroit Lions	$32,700,000
2020	Detroit Lions	$8,327,068
2021	Los Angeles Rams	$20,000,000
2022	Los Angeles Rams	$61,500,000

Personal Info

Full Name	John Matthew Stafford
Born	February 7, 1988
Current Club	Los Angeles Rams
NFL Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1
Position	Quarterback
Shirt No.	9
Age	35
Height	191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Birthplace	Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Nationality	American
Net Worth	$85 million
Average Annual Salary	$40 million
Relationship Status	Married
Wife	Kelly Stafford
Instagram	@matthewstafford

Wife

Stafford got married in 2015. His gorgeous wife is Kelly Stafford. They have four children.

Age

Born on February 7, 1988. He is 35 years old.

Height

He is 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.

Weight

He is 220 lbs (100 kg).

NFL Stats

[As of Week 18, 2022]

Passing Attempts	7,128
Passing Completions	4,508
Completion Percentage	63.2%
TD-INT	333-169
Passing Yards	52,082
Passer Rating	90.9

FAQs

What is Matthew Stafford’s Net Worth?

His net worth is $85 million.

How much is his average annual salary?

$40 million.

Which college did he play for?

Georgia.

What is his shirt no.?

He wears No. 9 for the Rams.