What pick was Aaron Rodgers in the 2005 draft?

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RODGERS ON DRAFT DAY. BEN: >> WITH THE 24TH SELECTION APRIL 23, 2005 IN THE 2005 NFL DRAFT THE GREEN BAY PACKERS SELECT AARON RODGERS, QUARTERBACK FROM CALIFORNIA.

Why did Rodgers fall in the draft?

There weren’t many teams looking for a first round quarterback in the draft, which was the main reason for the slip. ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. pointed out that even though there were a lot of busts before Rodgers was drafted, most of those teams didn’t feel like they needed a signal-caller.

Where was Aaron Rodgers projected to be drafted?

Although Rodgers believed he would be taken first overall by the San Francisco 49ers, the 49ers instead selected quarterback Alex Smith and Rodgers was passed on by teams with other positional needs until he was drafted by the Green Bay Packers.

Who did the 49ers pick over Aaron Rodgers?

Alex Smith
San Francisco held the No. 1 overall pick and chose Utah’s Alex Smith over Aaron Rodgers from Cal.

Where was Aaron Rodgers supposed to be drafted?

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.

Were Alex Smith and Aaron Rodgers in the same draft?

Rodgers was never drafted by the 49ers, Smith was. And how things played out is fact, not conjecture.

Who did 49ers draft instead of Aaron Rodgers?

The 49ers and Packers will be tied together in perpetuity because of the 2005 NFL draft. San Francisco held the No. 1 overall pick and chose Utah’s Alex Smith over Aaron Rodgers from Cal. Even once Rodgers leaves the Packers the ripple effect on NFL history from the 49ers’ choice will continue.

Did Aaron Rodgers want to be a 49er?

Rodgers reportedly viewed the 49ers as his top choice for a trade and San Francisco inquired because it learned the future Hall of Fame quarterback genuinely wanted to play for the team he grew up watching. It’s understandable why Rodgers targeted the 49ers as the best destination.