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Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Charles Rodgers

Super Bowl XLV champion, 4× NFL MVP, the most-infamous green-room slide in NFL Draft history.

Position
Quarterback
Size
6'2" · 225 lb
Born
Dec 2, 1983 · Chico, California
Drafted
2005 · pick 24
59,055+
Passing Yards
475+
Touchdowns
105+
Interceptions
65.4
Completion Pct
103.6
Passer Rating

Aaron Rodgers spent his first 18 NFL seasons with the Green Bay Packers after sitting behind Brett Favre for three years. His draft-night slide from projected #1 to pick 24 became one of the most-replayed scenes in modern NFL Draft television. He won Super Bowl XLV in February 2011, four NFL MVPs (a total matched only by Peyton Manning in the modern era), and holds the league's career record for passer rating. Traded to the Jets in 2023; tore his Achilles four snaps into his debut.

Draft Night

Aaron Rodgers drafted #24 overall by the Green Bay Packers (2005 NFL Draft).

Career

2005-2022Green Bay PackersSat behind Brett Favre for three seasons after being drafted 24th overall in 2005, then took the starting job in 2008. Won Super Bowl XLV (45) over Pittsburgh in February 2011 and four NFL MVPs (2011, 2014, 2020, 2021) — only Peyton Manning has matched four MVPs in the modern era.
2023-presentNew York JetsTraded to the Jets in April 2023. Tore his Achilles four snaps into his Jets debut on Monday Night Football and missed the rest of the 2023 season. Returned in 2024.

Honors & Awards

Super Bowl XLV champion (2011) Super Bowl XLV MVP 4× NFL MVP (2011, 2014, 2020, 2021) 10× Pro Bowl 5× All-Pro (2× First Team) NFL career passer-rating leader (103.6 entering 2024) Holds NFL records for lowest career interception rate and best TD-INT ratio

In-depth stories

Aaron Rodgers Draft: Slid to 24th, Green Bay 2005
Aaron Rodgers' draft: 24th overall by Green Bay in 2005 after a four-hour green-room slide. He sat for three seasons behind Brett Favre.

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