Prior to signing with Orlando, he played with the Tampa Bay Storm for five seasons. Stafford holds Storm single-season records for completions (408), passing yards (4,793) and touchdown passes (86) and career marks for completions (1,357), passing yards (15,667) and touchdown passes (289). Stafford also played for the Tallahassee Thunder of af2, and the Scottish Claymores in NFL Europe. He was the offensive coordinator for the Atlantic City Blackjacks of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 2019.
At the University of Connecticut, Stafford finished his college career as the second in career passing yards (8,975), attempts (1,026), completions (563) and total offense (8,829) in school history. He is also tied as the school's all-time touchdown passing leader with 73, had a passer rating of 143.4 which is the best in school history.
Professional Career
Stafford signed as a street free agent with the Tallahassee Thunder of the afl2 for the 2000 season. Stafford led the afl2 with 85 Touchdown passes, although the Thunder finished in last place in the afl2's National Conference with a record of 5-11.