2015 DETROIT LIONS MEDIA GUIDE

49 - JULIAN STANFORD
Linebacker Wagner Bloomfield, Conn.
Year: 3 Ht: 6-1 Wt: 230 Born: 9/2/90
Draft: FA-Jac ‘12 Acquired: FA ’13
Complete biographical information available on Detroitlions.com.
TRANSACTIONS
‣ ¾ Signed by the Lions to the active roster on September 16, 2014.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Lions to the practice squad on August 31, 2014.
‣ ¾ Re-signed by the Lions as an exclusive rights free agent on March 7, 2014.
‣ ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions as a free agent on December 3, 2013.
‣ ¾ Released by the Jaguars on August 30, 2013.
‣ ¾ Signed by Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted rookie free agent on April 30, 2012.
PRO
A natural pass-rusher who joined the Lions late in the 2013 season as a backup linebacker and special teams contributor.
2014: Finished his second season in Detroit with two special teams tackles. Began the season as a member of the practice
squad before being elevated to the active roster in Week 3 vs. Green Bay (9/21).
‣ ¾ Recorded tackles on special teams in Week 5 vs. Buffalo (10/5) and Week 12 at New England (11/23).
2013: Played in four games with the Lions, tallying three special teams tackles.
‣ ¾ Tallied one special teams tackle in Week 14 at Philadelphia (12/8).
‣ ¾ Posted one special teams tackle in Week 16 vs. New York Giants (12/22).
‣ ¾ Had one special teams tackles in Week 17 at Minnesota (12/29).
COLLEGE
A four-year letterman from Wagner University who began his career at defensive end before moving to linebacker as a
sophomore.
‣ ¾ Named First Team All-Northeast Conference as a senior.
‣ ¾ As a senior, tallied 53 tackles, five pass defenses, one forced fumble and one blocked kick.
‣ ¾ Played in 11 games (10 starts) as a junior and was named Second Team All-Conference choice.
‣ ¾ Appeared in 11 games (10 starts) as a sophomore, compiling 55 tackles (35 solo) and four pass defenses.
‣ ¾ Saw action in 11 games, recording 12 tackles (five solo), four sacks and one pass defense.
‣ ¾ Returned two of his three career interceptions for touchdowns.
PERSONAL
Attended Bloomfield (Conn.) High School where he played linebacker, defensive end and running back.
‣ ¾ Ranked as the number two rusher in his conference with 804 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior.
STANFORD’S SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Tackles:............................................................ 3 (twice) Last at Hou 11/18/12
Fumble Recoveries:....................................................................1 at Min 9/9/12
Special Teams Tackles:.......................................................... 3 vs. Chi 10/7/12
STANFORD’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR STT
2012 Jac 16 6 17 14 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7
2013 Det 4 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
2014 Det 14 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Totals 34 6 17 14 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12
Postseason
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR STT
2014 Det 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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