Jared Goff

Jared Thomas Goff is an active NFL quarterback for the Detroit Lions as of September 17, 2026. Born October 14, 1994, in Novato, California, Goff attended Marin Catholic High School before playing college football at the University of California, Berkeley. He entered the NFL as the first overall selection of the 2016 NFL Draft, chosen by the Los Angeles Rams, and wears number 16. Goff is listed at 6-foot-4 and 217 pounds.

Goff developed into a regular starter with the Rams and helped lead Los Angeles to Super Bowl LIII after the 2018 season. He joined Detroit in a 2021 trade and became an important part of the Lions’ rise, including the franchise’s 2023 division title and appearance in the NFC Championship Game. Detroit signed Goff to a contract extension on May 16, 2024, running through the 2028 season. His style is built around operating from the pocket, distributing the ball accurately within an offense and making decisive throws from structured concepts. The Lions’ current roster lists him as their quarterback, confirming his ongoing Detroit affiliation on the requested date.