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.

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

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.

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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.