Jordan Love On Building His Legacy: “I’m Not Aaron Rodgers”
Aug 4, 2025, 4:37 PM | Updated: Aug 5, 2025, 1:51 pm
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 26: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers stands on the field prior to a game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Boston Red Sox at American Family Field on May 26, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers defeated the Red Sox 3-2. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Former Utah State quarterback Jordan Love may have followed up a Packers legend, but he wants to create his own legacy in Green Bay.
Love released a piece on his life on the Players Tribune, speaking about his upbringing and path to becoming an NFL QB.
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“I’m not Aaron Rodgers,” Love wrote. “I’m not a guy with a five-star pedigree. I’m my own man with my own story, and I want to make my own mark on this franchise. I want to write my own chapter here, following in the footsteps of the legends who wore this G before me.”
He also talked about draft night, learning from Rodgers, and eventually becoming QB1.
His journey wasn’t without its hiccups and low moments. The biggest one came not in the NFL, not at Utah State, but all the way back in his freshman year of high school.
At the age of 14, Love’s father, Orbin, committed suicide.
“All I can remember is getting out of the car and laying in the grass, crying,” Love shared. “My dad was actually gone. I didn’t find out until later on, but he had taken his own life. It still hurts me to say those words to this day, but I think there’s a lot of power in sharing our story.”
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Love’s father was who put the football in his hands at a young age. He wanted to quit, but his mother tried her hardest to keep him on the field. And it worked.
He put his head down and grinded all the way from junior varsity to the FBS and eventually the NFL.
Love ended his story by thanking everyone who’s supported him in his journey.
“Mom, Dad, My whole family, and every single person who has had my back since I was 14 years old, you already know. Rain, sleet or snow. I know you got my back. I’ll be looking for you. See you up there.”
About Jordan Love
Before his time in the league, the Bakersfield, California native played at USU from 2016-19. During his time with the Aggies, Love threw for 8,600 yards, 60 touchdowns, and 29 interceptions with a completion rate of 61 percent.
In 2020, the Packers traded up to select Love with the No. 26 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
During his rookie campaign, the former USU standout was inactive for each of Green Bay’s games.
Love saw limited action in his second and third seasons with the Packers and continued to serve as the backup to four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers. Following the 2022 season, the Packers traded Rodgers to the New York Jets. The Rodgers trade paved the way for Love to be Green Bay’s QB1 in 2023.
Highest paid QB in @NFL HISTORY ✅@jordan3love x @USUFootball pic.twitter.com/i0yyaJYexD
— USU Football (@USUFootball) July 27, 2024
In his first three seasons, Love threw for 606 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions with a 60.2 percent completion rate in 10 games played.
In 2023, Love threw for 4,159 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. He also ran for 247 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Packers to a 9-8 record in the regular season.
In two playoff games, the former USU signal-caller threw for 466 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions.
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