Rodgers was the top prospect in the 2005 NFL Draft Pick. All his hope and the bright future almost slipped. Find out what happened and how he got through it.
Aaron Charles Rodgers was born on December 2, 1983. He grew up in Chico, California, with his older brother Luke, and younger brother, sports commentator Jordan Rodgers.
Football is in the blood. Aaron’s father, Edward Wesley Rodgers, played as an offensive lineman for the Chico State Wildcats, in the 70s, before becoming a chiropractor.
He was both a diligent student and a talented athlete. Aaron made the school and his family proud, bringing home consistent high marks, and setting school records in football.
During his first season playing for Butte, Jeff Tedford, head coach of the California Golden Bears, came across the rookie and was immediately impressed.