Packers QB Aaron Rodgers: From baby-faced draft pick to NFL MVP — in photos
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has come a long way from the fresh-faced California quarterback selected by the Packers with the 24th overall pick in the NFL Draft in 2005.
After backing up Brett Favre for three years, Rodgers became the team's starter in 2008 and ever since has shown himself to be one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history.
Rodgers has a ring from Super Bowl XLV (and was MVP of the game), has been the regular season MVP twice (2011, 2014), has been selected to the Pro Bowl seven times, became the fastest quarterback to ever reach 300 career touchdown passes and has set team and NFL records for a slew of other passer statistics.
Along the way, fans got a chance to watch him continue to grow, on and off the field. Here's a look back at the life and career of Aaron Rodgers.
2004-10-16: Aaron Rodgers draft prospect at Cal
California quarterback Aaron Rodgers passes against UCLA in the third quarter, in this Oct. 16, 2004 photo in Berkeley, Calif.
2005-04-22: NFL Draft
NFL draft prospect and California quarterback Aaron Rodgers attempts to throw a football through a tire hanging high above New York's 34th Street during a television appearance Friday, April 22, 2005, as fellow prospects University of Texas running back Cedric Benson, left, and Miami's corner back Antrel Rolle await their turn.
2005-04-22: NFL Draft
Alex Smith, left, a quarterback from Utah, pauses before kneeling with Antrel Rolle, a cornerback from Miami, Aaron Rodgers, a quarterback from California, Braylon Edwards, a wide receiver from Michigan, Ronnie Brown, a running back from Auburn, and Cedric Benson, a running back from Texas, attend the NFL draft Saturday, April 23, 2005 in New York.
2005-04-22: NFL Draft
Aaron Rodgers, right, gathers with family members including his mom Darla Rodgers, left, after being selected by the Green Bay Packers as the 24th overall pick in the NFL draft Saturday, April 23, 2005 in New York.
2005-04-22: NFL Draft
Aaron Rodgers holds up a Green Bay Packers jersey after being picked 24th overall in the first round of the NFL Draft.
2005-04-22: NFL Draft
Aaron Rodgers after he was selected as the 24th pick, overall, in the NFL Draft.
2005-04-23: NFL Draft
Aaron Rodgers reacts after being selected by Green Bay as the 24th overall pick in the NFL draft Saturday, April 23, 2005 in New York.
2005-04-24: Getting his number with Ted Thompson
General manager Ted Thompson stands next to the team's first-round pick, California quarterback Aaron Rodgers, at a news conference Sunday, April 24, 2005, in Green Bay,.
2005-04-24: Getting shown around Lambeau Field
Packers quarterbacks coach Darrell Bevell, right, shows first-round pick, California quarterback Aaron Rodgers, around Lambeau Field after a news conference Sunday, April 24, 2005, in Green Bay.
2005-04-29: Mini camp
Head coach Mike Sherman talks to first round draft choice Aaron Rodgers during mini camp April 29, 2005.
2005-06-01: Mini camp
Aaron Rodgers throws a pass Wednesday June 1 , 2005 during the first day of Packers mini-camp.
2005-07-31: Biking to training camp
Green Bay Packers first-round draft pick Aaron Rodgers rides a bike to training camp Sunday, July 31, 2005, in Green Bay.
2005-12-19: at Baltimore
The Green Bay Packers traveled to Baltimore to play the Ravens in Monday Night Football, Monday December 18, 2005.
2006-11-19: vs. New England
Aaron Rodgers is sacked by a 6-yard loss by New England's Mike Vrabel in the fourth quarter. Rodgers fumbled and the ball was recovered by Patriots Mike Wright. The Green Bay Packers hosted the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field Sunday November 19, 2006.
2007-11-29: at Dallas
The Green Bay Packers traveled to Irving Texas to play the Dallas Cowboys Thursday November 29, 2007.
2007-11-29: at Dallas
Aaron Rodger walks off the field after failing to get a first down against the Dallas Cowboys November 29, 2007.
2007-11-29: at Dallas
The Green Bay Packers traveled to Irving Texas to play the Dallas Cowboys Thursday November 29, 2007.
2008-09-08: Lambeau Leap vs. Minnesota
Aaron Rodgers runs to the stands for a Lambeau Leap after scoring on a 1-yard quarterback sneak in the 4th quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in the season opener at Lambeau Field September 8, 2008.
2008-09-08: Lambeau Leap vs. Minnesota
Aaron Rodgers takes a Lambeau Leap after scoring on a 1-yard quarterback sneak in the 4th quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in the season opener at Lambeau Field September 8, 2008.
2008-09-27: vs. Tampa Bay
Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jimmy Wilkerson on September 28, 2008.
2008-10-05: vs. Atlanta
Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after losing to the Atlanta Falcons 27-24 on October 5, 2008.
2008-10-12: at Seattle
Aaron Rodgers scrambles for 6-yards in the 2nd quarter at the Seattle Seahawks October 12, 2008.
2008-11-09: at Minnesota
Aaron Rodgers is helped up by Scott Wells after being sacked by Minnesota Vikings' Chad Greenway for a 12-yard loss in the 3rd quarter.
2008-11-16: vs. Chicago
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers runs off the field after beating the Chicago Bears 37-3.
2008-11-24: at New Orleans
Aaron Rodgers scrambles for yards while chased by New Orleans Saints' Jonathan Vilma in the Louisiana Superdome against the New Orleans Saints in Monday Night Football November 24, 2008.
2008-11-30: vs. Carolina
The Green Bay Packers hosted the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field November 30, 2008.
2008-12-28: vs. Detroit
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers celebrates his 3-yard touchdown pass to Jermichael Finley against the Detroit Lions December 28, 2008.
2009-09-13: vs. Chicago
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers breaks a tackle of Chicago Bears' Mark Anderson on September 13, 2009.
2009-09-20: vs. Cincinnati
Aaron Rodgers takes a hit by Cincinnati Bengals' Chris Crocker September 20, 2009.
2009-10-06: After losing to Brett Favre
Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers meet after the Minnesota Vikings beat the Packers 30-23 in an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Minneapolis.
2009-10-18: vs. Detroit
Aaron Rodgers was all smiles as he walked off the field after beating the Lions 26-0. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field October 18, 2009.
2009-11-01: vs. Minnesota
Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Minnesota Vikings' Jared Allen on November 1, 2009.
2009-11-15: vs. Dallas
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers rushes for a first down chased by Dallas Cowboys' Anthony Spencer on November 15, 2009.
2009-11-22: vs. San Francisco
Aaron Rodgers reacts after the Packers first drive stalled at the 5-yard line against the San Francisco 49'ers November 22, 2009.
2010-10-17: vs. Miami
Aaron Rodgers scores on a 1-yard run on 4th and 1-yard late in the 4th quarter. This touchdown and the extra point put the game into overtime. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field October 17, 2010.
2010-10-24: After beating Brett Favre and the Vikings
Minnesota Vikings' Brett Favre and Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers after meeting at midfield after the Packers beat the Vikings. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field October 24, 2010.
2010-11-07: vs. Dallas
Aaron Rodgers races down the sidelines for a first down against the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field November 7, 2010.
2010-12-26: vs. New York Giants
Aaron Rodgers reacts to his 38-yard pass to Jordy Nelson that went out of bounds at the 1-yard line. The Green Bay Packers hosted the New York Giants at Lambeau Field December 26, 2010.
2010-12-26: vs. New York Giants
Aaron Rodgers fumbles the ball at the end of the 3rd quarter. Green Bay Packers' John Kuhn recovered the ball. The Green Bay Packers hosted the New York Giants at Lambeau Field Sunday December 26, 2010.
2010-12-26: vs. New York Giants
Aaron Rodgers walks down to the 1-yard line after completing a pass to Jordy Nelson in the 4th quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the New York Giants at Lambeau Field Sunday December 26, 2010.
2010-12-26: vs. New York Giants
Aaron Rodgers and New York Giants' Eli Manning after the Packers beat the Giants. The Green Bay Packers hosted the New York Giants at Lambeau Field December 26, 2010.
2011-01-02: vs. Chicago
Aaron Rodgers is sacked for a 2-yard loss on 3rd and 3 on the Chicago 3-yard line. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field Sunday January 2, 2011.
2011-01-02: vs. Chicago
Aaron Rodgers took a lap around the stadium to greet fans after the Packers beat the Chicago Bears 10-3 on January 2, 2011.
2011-01-15: at Atlanta
Aaron Rodgers scrambles past Atlanta Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton on a 7-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, in Atlanta.
2011-01-23: at Chicago in the NFC Championship
Aaron Rodgers and Josh Sitton after the Packers beat the Bears 21-14. The Green Bay Packers traveled to Soldier Field in Chicago to play the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship Sunday January 23, 2011.
2011-01-31: Arriving for Super Bowl XLV
James Jones and Aaron Rodgers walking to the buses after arrives in Dallas for Super Bowl XLV on January 31, 2011.
2011-02-01: Super Bowl XLV media day
Aaron Rodgers looks up at the large scoreboard when asked a question about the stadium. Media Day for Super Bowl XLV was held Tuesday February 1, 2011 at Cowboy Stadium.
2011-02-01: Super Bowl XLV media day
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers during Media Day. Media Day for XLV was held Tuesday February 1, 2011 at Cowboy Stadium.
2011-02-07: NFL MVP
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, presenting Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers with the Pete Rozelle Most Valuable Player Trophy at a Monday morning press conference at the Media Center.
2012-07-29: Super Bowl XLV champion
Aaron Rodgers with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers on February 6, 2011 in Cowboys Stadium.
2012-07-29: Super Bowl XLV media day
Green Bay Packers' Matt Flynn and Aaron Rodgers pose for a picture before the start of the Packers Media Day. Media Day for Super Bowl XLV was held Tuesday February 1, 2011 at Cowboy Stadium.
2013-09-15: vs. Washington
Washington Redskins' Josh Wilson sacks Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Green Bay.
2013-09-15: with the fans
Aaron Rodgers throws his towel to some fans after an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 38-20.
2014-12-08: Heading into the locker room
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers celebrates with fans on his way to the locker room after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 43-37. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
2015-09-28: vs. Kansas City
Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Kansas City's Allen Bailey at Lambeau Field Monday, Sept. 28, 2015
2015-09-28: vs. Kansas City
Aaron Rodgers celebrates his fifth touchdown pass of the game with a 4-yard pass to wide receiver Randall Cobb in the 4th quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lambeau Field Monday, Sept. 28, 2015.
2015-10-11: vs. St. Louis
Aaron Rodgers scrambles up the middle for a 18-yard gain in the 1st quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the St Louis Rams at Lambeau Field in Green Bay Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015.
2015-10-18: vs. San Diego
Aaron Rodgers reacts to his incomplete pass attempt to Richard Rodgers on 3rd and 10-yards on the ten yard line, late in the 4th quarter. The Packers then kicked a field goal to go up by seven. The Green Bay Packers hosted the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 at Lambeau Field.
2015-12-03: Hail Mary celebration at Detroit
Aaron Rodgers is congratulated by teammates after his 61-yard touchdown pass to tight end Richard Rodgers on the last play of the game of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Detroit.
2015-12-03: Hail Mary celebration at Detroit
Aaron Rodgers celebrates after his Hail Mary 61-yard touchdown throw to tight end Richard Rodgers with no time remaining in an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit.
2015-12-04: All smiles
Aaron Rodgers smiles while talking about throwing a miraculous 61-yard Hail Mary throw to Richard Rodgers with no time remaining to beat the Detroit Lions 27-23 in an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Detroit.
2016-09-25: vs. Detroit
Aaron Rodgers runs off the field after beating the Lions 34-27. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016.
2016-10-20: at Chicago
Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Randall Cobb celebrate Cobb's 4th quarter touchdown. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016.
2016-11-06: vs. Indianapolis
Aaron Rodgers after missing a wide open receiver in the 2nd quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Indianapolis Colts at Lambeau Field Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016.
2016-12-04: vs. Houston
Aaron Rodgers reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Jordy Nelson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis.
2016-12-24: Lambeau Leap
Aaron Rodgers celebrates his touchdown run in the 2nd quarter with a Lambeau Leap. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016.
2016-12-24: vs. Minnesota
Aaron Rodgers and tight end Richard Rodgers after Rodgers touchdown pass to Rodgers in the 4th quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016.
2016-12-24: vs. Minnesota
Aaron Rodgers celebrates his touchdown run in the 2nd quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016.
2017-01-08: NFC wild card victory vs. New York Giants
Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after beating the Giants 38-13. The Green Bay Packers hosted the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 in a NFC wild-card playoff game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
2017-01-22: After losing the NFC Championship at Atlanta
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan embraces Aaron Rodgers after the NFL football NFC championship game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 44-21 to advance to Super Bowl LI.
2017-09-10: vs. Seattle
Aaron Rodgers scrambles for 6-yards and a first down late in the 4th quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in the season opener in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
2017-09-11: after winning vs. Seattle
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers talks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 17-9.
2017-09-18: After losing at Atlanta
Aaron Rodgers speaks after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 34-23.
2018-9-9: vs. Bears
After returning from a first-half knee injury, Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a touchdown pass to Davante Adams in the fourth quarter of the Packers' 24-23 win over the Chicago Bears in the season opener Sept. 9, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
2018-10-15: vs. 49ers
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrate Adams' touchdown catch in the 1st quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on Oct. 15, 2018.
2018-12-02: vs. Cardinals
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles for a 1st down late in the 4th quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 2, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
2018-12-9: Rodgers gets sacked vs. Falcons
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked for a 9-yard loss by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) in the 2nd quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field on Dec. 9, 2018, in Green Bay.
2019-8-8: with Danica Patrick
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and Danica Patrick during the pregame warmups. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Houston Texans in preseason football Aug. 8, 2019, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
2019-9-26: vs. Eagles
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looking for a receiver in the 2nd quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 26, 2019 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
2019-10-14: vs. Lions
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looking for a receiver in the 4th quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions on Oct. 14, 2019 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
2019-10-20 v. Raiders
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates his 3-yard touchdown run in the 3rd quarter. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Oakland Raiders at Lambeau Field on Oct. 20, 2019.
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