Aaron Rodgers was drafted No. 24 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of California. 264 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 169 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 24 · #24 overall
Aaron Rodgers California Draft
Aaron Rodgers was drafted No. 24 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of California. 264 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 169 career approximate value
4× All-Pro 10× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #24
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 264
- Years as starter
- 16
- Career AV
- 1691st at California
- Pro Bowls
- 10
- All-Pro
- 4
The pick
How Aaron Rodgers came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
California
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 223 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 2 prospect99.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
264 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 169 career approximate value
- Games played
- 264
- Seasons as a starter
- 16
- Career approximate value
- 1691st among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 16195% of career value
- Final season
- 202520 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
Around pick 24
Who came off the board on either side of Aaron Rodgers.
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Auburn
Ole Miss
California in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Aaron Rodgers in the 2005 NFL Draft
Aaron Rodgers is a Quarterback out of California selected No. 24 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2005 NFL Draft. 264 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 169 career approximate value California has produced 138 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Aaron Rodgers drafted?
Aaron Rodgers was selected No. 24 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/aaron-rodgers.
What college did Aaron Rodgers play for?
Aaron Rodgers played college football at California in the Pac-10. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Aaron Rodgers's NFL career turn out?
264 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 169 career approximate value Accolades: 4× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/aaron-rodgers.