Stanton attended Lakewood High School[2] in North Lakewood, Washington. As a three-year captain, Stanton was a two-time recipient of Lakewood's Coaches Award for leadership and hustle.[3] He also earned first-team all-league as a senior on the hardwood; honorable mention as a junior.
Stanton was No.10 overall in Washington with 21 receptions and four touchdowns his senior season.[5] He was considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and was rated as the 32nd tight end prospect of his class.[6]
College career
Stanton accepted a football scholarship from Oregon State University. As a redshirt freshman, he started 13 games at tight end, but then moved to the offensive line.[7]
As a sophomore, he started 6 games at right tackle.[8]
As a junior, he continued to play at right tackle and started 12 games. Stanton was one of only two offensive linemen to start all 12 games in 2015.[9]
As a senior at Oregon State, Stanton started all 12 games, three at right tackle and nine at right guard.[10]
Stanton signed a 2-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys[12] on April 28, 2018, as a free agent. He suffered a knee injury[13] and was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.