Jared Goff was drafted No. 1 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2016 NFL Draft out of California. 151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 106 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 1 · #1 overall
Jared Goff California Draft
Jared Goff was drafted No. 1 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2016 NFL Draft out of California. 151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 106 career approximate value
5× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 151
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 1063rd at California
- Pro Bowls
- 5
The pick
How Jared Goff came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
California
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 215 lbs
- Hometown
- Novato, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 11 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 106 career approximate value
- Games played
- 151
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 1063rd among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4442% of career value
- Final season
- 20259 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Jared Goff.
North Dakota State · 1× Pro Bowl
Ohio State · 5× Pro Bowl
California in the 2016 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
Jared Goff in the 2016 NFL Draft
Jared Goff is a Quarterback out of California selected No. 1 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2016 NFL Draft. 151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 106 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 Jared Goff drafted?
Jared Goff was selected No. 1 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/jared-goff.
What college did Jared Goff play for?
Jared Goff played college football at California in the Pac-12. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Jared Goff's NFL career turn out?
151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 106 career approximate value Accolades: 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/jared-goff.