Childhood and Education Journey of Aaron Rodgers in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Aaron Rodgers. From birth to education, explore key events.

Aaron Rodgers is a professional American football quarterback currently playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He previously played college football at the University of California, where he set school records for interception rates. Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2005, Rodgers is widely considered one of the greatest and most talented quarterbacks in NFL history.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1973: Edward Rodgers Played for Chico State Wildcats

From 1973 to 1976, Aaron Rodgers' father, Edward Wesley Rodgers, played football as an offensive lineman for the Chico State Wildcats.

1976: Edward Rodgers Played for Chico State Wildcats

From 1973 to 1976, Aaron Rodgers' father, Edward Wesley Rodgers, played football as an offensive lineman for the Chico State Wildcats.

December 2, 1983: Aaron Rodgers' Birth

On December 2, 1983, Aaron Charles Rodgers was born. He would grow up to become a professional football quarterback.

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1997: Rodgers Family Returned to Chico

In 1997, the Rodgers family returned to Chico, and Aaron attended Pleasant Valley High School, where he started for two years as quarterback.

2001: Single-Season School Record

In 2001, Aaron Rodgers set a single-season school record with 2,466 total yards while playing football at Pleasant Valley High School.

2002: Graduation from High School

In the spring of 2002, Aaron Rodgers graduated from Pleasant Valley High School with an A− average and having scored 1310 on the SAT.

2003: Starting Quarterback at Cal

In 2003, Aaron Rodgers was named the starting quarterback for the California Golden Bears in the fifth game of the season.

2003: Tied School Season Record

In 2003, Rodgers tied the school season record for 300-yard games with five and set a school record for the lowest percentage of passes intercepted at 1.43%.

2004: Led Cal to a 10-1 Record

In 2004, Aaron Rodgers led Cal to a 10–1 record and top-five ranking at the end of the regular season, showcasing his leadership and quarterback skills.

November 19, 2006: Broke Left Foot against the New England Patriots

On November 19, 2006, Aaron Rodgers broke his left foot while playing against the New England Patriots in a 35–0 defeat, filling in for an injured Favre, and Rodgers missed the remainder of the 2006 season.

2008: Rodgers' "Championship Belt" Celebration

Since becoming a starter in 2008, Aaron Rodgers has become known for his unique touchdown celebration, which he and his teammates have dubbed the "Championship Belt."

2011: Interview with E:60

In a 2011 interview with E:60, Aaron Rodgers discussed the lack of attention he received from Division I programs due to his physical stature as a high school player.

January 5, 2012: Initiation as Honorary TKE Member

On January 5, 2012, Aaron Rodgers was initiated as an honorary member of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) at the Sigma-Xi Chapter at St. Norbert College.

2012: Loss to 49ers and Bet with Boyz II Men

In 2012, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers started the season with a 30–22 loss to the 49ers, causing Rodgers to lose a bet with the music group Boyz II Men and having to wear an Alex Smith jersey during the next week of practice.

2013: Alleged Sharing of False Conspiracy Theories About Sandy Hook

In 2013, Aaron Rodgers allegedly shared false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook massacre, claiming it was an "inside job" perpetrated by the government.

May 2015: Celebrity Jeopardy! Appearance and Win

In May 2015, Aaron Rodgers appeared as a contestant on Celebrity Jeopardy! He defeated Kevin O'Leary and Mark Kelly, winning $50,000 for his charity.

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2017: Disaffiliation from Organized Religion

In 2017, Aaron Rodgers stated in an interview that he no longer affiliated himself with any organized religion, despite being raised Christian.

2021: Charitable Donations from Jeopardy! Appearance

During Aaron Rodgers' 2021 appearance as Jeopardy! guest host, the show made a charitable donation equal to the cumulative winnings of the contestants for those ten shows.

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2021: $1 Million Donation to Small Businesses

In 2021, Aaron Rodgers donated $1 million to help small businesses in Chico and Butte County, California.

2021: Participation in The Match IV and VI

In 2021, Aaron Rodgers participated in The Match IV, paired with Bryson DeChambeau against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady, and they won. He also participated in the sixth edition of The Match, teaming up with Brady against Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes, and Rodgers and Brady defeated Mahomes and Allen.

2021: Honored for Charitable Work by UC Berkeley

In 2021, Aaron Rodgers was honored by the University of California, Berkeley, for his charitable work. He supports the school by donating funds to renovate athletic facilities and establishing an endowed scholarship for transfer students.

2022: Use of Alternative Medicine

Aaron Rodgers revealed in 2022 that he had previously made offseason trips to Peru, where he consumed ayahuasca.

2022: Interest in Conspiracy Theories

In 2022, former Packers backup quarterback DeShone Kizer mentioned that Aaron Rodgers showed interest in 9/11 conspiracy theories during one of their initial meetings. Rodgers also promoted the Tartarian architecture conspiracy theory.

January 2024: Implication of Jimmy Kimmel's association with Jeffrey Epstein

In January 2024, during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Aaron Rodgers implied without evidence that Jimmy Kimmel was an acquaintance of Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting his name might appear in court documents. Kimmel denied the allegations and threatened to sue Rodgers for defamation if he repeated the claim.

February 2024: Espousal of Conspiracy Theories

In February 2024, Aaron Rodgers appeared on the Look Into It podcast, where he shared several conspiracy theories concerning medicine, immigration, and John F. Kennedy. He suggested that AIDS and COVID were created by the government to benefit the pharmaceutical industry.

2024: $3 Million Raised for Charities

In 2024, Aaron Rodgers raised $3 million for charities with a flag football tournament.

2024: Support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

In 2024, Aaron Rodgers voiced support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his presidential campaign of 2024.

2024: Reported Conspiracy Theories About Sandy Hook Massacre

In 2024, CNN reported that Aaron Rodgers had allegedly shared false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook massacre in 2013, claiming it was an "inside job" perpetrated by the government. CNN also reported an anonymous source alleged Rodgers had said several years prior that "Sandy Hook never happened....All those children never existed. They were all actors."