R. J. Stanford

R. J. Stanford
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Stanford with the Carolina Panthers in 2011
No. 25, 41
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1988-05-06) May 6, 1988 (age 36)
Inglewood, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Chino (CA)
College:Utah
NFL draft:2010 / round: 7 / pick: 223
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:51
Pass deflections:3
Interceptions:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Raymond "R. J." Perry Stanford Jr. (born May 6, 1988) is an American former professional football cornerback. Stanford was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at Utah. After retirement he became an agent in the United States Secret Service.[1]

Early life

He attended Chino High School in Chino, California. He was a first-team all C.I.F. and conference offensive player of the year in 2004-05. He carried the ball 233 times without a fumble as a senior, when he rushed for 1,800 yards and 28 touchdowns.

Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the 16th best all-purpose back of his class.[2]

College career

While playing for the Utah Utes, he started at cornerback and at nickelback and played in 51 of 52 total games during his career, the lone exception being his college debut as a true freshman in 2006. Stanford began his college career as a running back before transitioning to the cornerback position midway through his freshman year.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Stanford was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round, 223rd overall of the 2010 NFL draft.[3] He was waived by the Panthers on August 31, 2012.

Miami Dolphins

He was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins on September 1, 2012. He suffered a broken leg in a Week 14 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 7, 2013.[4]

Cincinnati Bengals

On March 24, 2014, Stanford signed a one-year deal worth $805,000 with the Cincinnati Bengals.[5] The Bengals released Stanford on August 25, 2014.[6]

Second stint with the Miami Dolphins

Stanford signed with the Miami Dolphins on November 25, 2014.[7]

Detroit Lions

On July 28, 2015, Stanford signed with the Detroit Lions.[8]

References

  1. ^ @MarkWinneWSB (January 8, 2018). "RJ Stanford played cornerback in the NFL but now he's on the team protecting the #president & public @ @MBStadium f…" (Tweet). Retrieved January 9, 2018 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ R. J. Stanford - Yahoo Sports
  3. ^ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  4. ^ R.J. Stanford breaks leg
  5. ^ "Bengals sign CB R.J. Stanford from Dolphins". Archived from the original on March 25, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
  6. ^ Cincinnati Bengals on Twitter: NEWS: #Bengals terminate CB R.J. Stanford
  7. ^ Gantt, Darin (November 25, 2014). "Dolphins bring back cornerback R.J. Stanford". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  8. ^ Twentyman, Tim (July 28, 2015). "Lions sign cornerback R.J. Stanford". Detroit Lions. Archived from the original on July 30, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2015.