Jordan Edward Rodgers is an American football

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 quarterback

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 for the Vanderbilt Commodores

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. He is currently the team's starting quarterback. He started his first career game on October 22, 2011.

He is the younger brother of Green Bay Packers

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 quarterback Aaron Rodgers

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Early years

Rodgers attended Pleasant Valley High School

Pleasant Valley High School (California)

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 in Chico, California

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where he started at quarterback and lead the team to an 8-3-1 record as a junior. He also lettered in basketball and track.

Butte Community College

Following the same path as his brother, Rodgers first attended Butte Community College.

Vanderbilt

He spent the beginning of the season as the backup to Larry Smith, but took over as the starter on October 22.