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 New York Jets. Prior to joining the Jets, he spent 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers after being drafted in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played college football for the California Golden Bears. Rodgers is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most talented quarterbacks in NFL history.
1973: Father Played Football for Chico State
From 1973, Edward Wesley Rodgers, Aaron Rodgers' father, played football as an offensive lineman for the Chico State Wildcats.
1976: Father Played Football for Chico State
Until 1976, Edward Wesley Rodgers, Aaron Rodgers' father, 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 later become a professional football quarterback.
1997: Family Moved Back to Chico
In 1997, the Rodgers family moved back to Chico, where Aaron attended Pleasant Valley High School.
2001: Set 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: Graduated High School
In spring 2002, Aaron Rodgers graduated from Pleasant Valley High School.
2003: Set School Record for Interception Percentage
In 2003, Aaron Rodgers set a school record for the lowest percentage of passes intercepted at 1.43%.
2003: Named Starting Quarterback at Cal
In 2003, Aaron Rodgers was named the starting quarterback in the fifth game of the season for the California Golden Bears.
2004: Led Cal to Top-Five Ranking
In 2004, Aaron Rodgers led the California Golden Bears to a 10-1 record and a top-five ranking at the end of the regular season.
2011: Recruiting Difficulties Attributed to Size
In a 2011 interview with E:60, Aaron Rodgers attributed the lack of attention in the recruiting process to his physical stature as a high school player.
January 5, 2012: Initiated as Honorary Member of Tau Kappa Epsilon
On January 5, 2012, Aaron Rodgers was initiated as an honorary member of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) at St. Norbert College.
2017: No longer affiliated with organized religion
In an interview in 2017, Rodgers stated that he no longer affiliated himself with any organized religion.
April 2018: Limited Partner in Milwaukee Bucks Ownership Group
In April 2018, Aaron Rodgers became a limited partner in the Milwaukee Bucks ownership group.
2021: Participation in The Match IV
In 2021, Aaron Rodgers participated in The Match IV with Bryson DeChambeau, winning against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady. He later teamed up with Brady in The Match VI, defeating Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes.
2022: Use of Ayahuasca
In 2022, Aaron Rodgers revealed he made offseason trips to Peru to consume ayahuasca.
2022: Interest in Conspiracy Theories
In 2022, former Packers backup DeShone Kizer said that Aaron Rodgers expressed interest in 9/11 conspiracy theories and promoted the Tartarian architecture conspiracy theory.
2024: Support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In 2024, Rodgers voiced support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign and was considered as a potential vice presidential running mate.
