Julian Stanford


Julian Stanford is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Wagner College and was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He has also played for the Detroit Lions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Stanford signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars following the 2012 NFL Draft as a rookie free agent. He was released on August 30, 2013.

Detroit Lions

On December 3, 2013, Stanford signed with the Detroit Lions. He was cut by the Lions on September 6, 2015.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After working out for the team Stanford signed to the Buccaneers practice squad on September 16, 2015. On September 22, 2015, he was released from practice squad. On October 28, 2015, he was re-signed to the practice squad. On November 3, 2015, he was waived.

New York Jets

On December 1, 2015, Stanford was signed to the Jets' practice squad and was re-signed on January 5, 2016. He was released on September 26, 2016 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted back to the active roster on October 22, 2016. He was waived by the Jets on December 7, 2016 and placed on injured reserve.
On April 14, 2017, Stanford was released by the Jets but was re-signed three days later.

Buffalo Bills

On March 14, 2018, Stanford signed with the Buffalo Bills.