Clayton Kershaw Visits Longtime Friend Matthew Stafford At Rams Training Camp

Clayton Kershaw got back on the field, but not with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Kershaw took his sons to Rams training camp Wednesday, where the family posed for a picture with quarterback Matthew Stafford.

The two superstar athletes are longtime friends and have maintained a close friendship.

Kershaw and Stafford grew up together in Dallas, Texas where they played sports together beginning at the age of nine. The pair also attended Highland Park High School together, where they graduated in 2006.

Both Kershaw and Stafford were first-round picks in their respective sports. Kershaw was the 7th overall pick in the 2006 MLB Draft, while Stafford was the 1st overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.

The duo reunited in Los Angeles later in their careers as Stafford joined Kershaw in the city after he was traded to the Rams in 2021. Since then, Stafford has attended several Dodgers games including Kershaw’s final regular season start at Dodger Stadium in 2025.

Kershaw retired from baseball last season after 18 seasons in the league. He ended his career on top as the Dodgers became the first team to win back-to-back World Series titles in a quarter century.

Kershaw’s legacy with the Dodgers was cemented long before the 2025 campaign, but he ended his storied resume with a third World Series title. The 38-year-old boasts three Cy Young awards, an MVP award, five ERA titles and more than 3,000 strikeouts.

As for Stafford, the quarterback is entering his 18th season in the NFL with the Rams. The LA squad is a Super Bowl favorite, especially with the addition of Myles Garrett.