Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Andrew Luck
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Andrew Luck made an impact.
Andrew Luck is a former NFL quarterback and current general manager for Stanford's football program. He played seven seasons for the Indianapolis Colts after being drafted first overall in 2012. Luck was a highly regarded prospect coming out of Stanford, where he won multiple awards including the Maxwell and Walter Camp awards.
2008: Redshirted at Stanford
In 2008, Andrew Luck redshirted during his freshman year at Stanford, focusing on development and preparation for future seasons.
2009: Starting Quarterback at Stanford
In 2009, Andrew Luck earned the starting quarterback job at Stanford, leading the Cardinal to victories and a berth in the 2009 Sun Bowl.
September 2010: Considered Most NFL-Ready Quarterback Prospect
In September 2010, Andrew Luck was considered "the most NFL-ready of all the draft-eligible quarterback prospects" by Sports Illustrated's Tony Pauline, recognizing his potential for professional football.
December 2010: Projected as No. 1 Selection in the 2011 NFL Draft
In December 2010, Sporting News projected Andrew Luck as the No. 1 selection in the 2011 NFL Draft, highlighting his potential and value as a pro prospect.
2010: Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year
In 2010, Andrew Luck was named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year, showcasing his exceptional performance and leadership at Stanford.
January 6, 2011: Decision to Stay at Stanford
On January 6, 2011, Andrew Luck announced he would remain at Stanford to complete his degree, forgoing the 2011 NFL draft.
May 2011: Projected Top Prospect for 2012 NFL Draft
In May 2011, Andrew Luck was unanimously projected as the top prospect for the 2012 NFL draft, solidifying his status as a highly sought-after player.
2011: Played at Stanford Through 2011
Andrew Luck played football at Stanford University from 2008 through 2011, developing his skills and establishing himself as a top prospect.
2011: Led Stanford to 11-2 Record
In 2011, Andrew Luck led Stanford to an 11-2 record and won the Maxwell Award and the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award.
2011: "Suck for Luck" Phenomenon
Throughout the 2011 NFL season, some fans called for their teams to lose games to improve their chances at drafting Andrew Luck, a phenomenon known as "Suck for Luck."
April 26, 2012: Officially Drafted by Colts
On April 26, 2012, Andrew Luck was officially selected as the first pick by the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL draft, marking his entry into professional football.
July 19, 2012: Signed Contract with Indianapolis Colts
On July 19, 2012, Andrew Luck signed a four-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts worth $22 million, officially joining the team.
December 23, 2012: Broke Rookie Passing Yards Record
On December 23, 2012, Andrew Luck broke the record for most passing yards in a season by a rookie, with a total of 4,183 yards, surpassing Cam Newton's previous record.
2012: Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma State
Andrew Luck helped lead Stanford to a berth in a BCS bowl, the 2012 Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma State, finishing #7 in the final AP Poll.
2012: Selected First Overall in NFL Draft
In 2012, Andrew Luck was selected first overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL draft, marking the start of his professional career.
2012: Projected Top Prospect
In May 2011, Andrew Luck was unanimously projected as the top prospect for the 2012 NFL draft, solidifying his status as a highly sought-after player.
September 2013: Partner and Investor in BodyArmor
In September 2013, Andrew Luck became a partner and investor in BodyArmor SuperDrink.
2013: Led NFL's Second-Largest Playoff Comeback
During the 2013 playoffs, Andrew Luck led the Indianapolis Colts to the NFL's second-largest playoff comeback, showcasing his leadership and skill.
2013: Reunited with Pep Hamilton
In 2013, Andrew Luck was reunited with Pep Hamilton, his former offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at Stanford, as Hamilton joined the Colts.
January 4, 2014: Historic Comeback vs. Kansas City Chiefs
On January 4, 2014, Andrew Luck led the Colts to a historic comeback victory against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wild Card Round, overcoming a 28-point deficit and finishing the game with 433 passing yards and 4 touchdowns.
January 19, 2014: Named to Second Pro Bowl
On January 19, 2014, Andrew Luck was named to his second Pro Bowl, replacing Russell Wilson.
2014: First Quarterback to Reach 4,000 Passing Yards
In 2014, Andrew Luck became the first quarterback to reach 4,000 passing yards that season.
2014: Single-Season Touchdown Mark Broken
In 2014, Andrew Luck broke his single-season touchdown mark.
2014: AFC Championship Game and Led League in Passing Touchdowns
In 2014, Andrew Luck helped the Colts reach the AFC Championship Game and he also led the league in passing touchdowns, marking a significant achievement in his career.
2016: Signed Six-Year Extension
In 2016, Andrew Luck threw for 4,240 yards and 31 touchdowns. Shortly following the 2016 season, Luck underwent surgery to repair an issue with his right shoulder that had been lingering since 2015.
2016: Fifth-Year Option Picked Up and Injury
In 2016, the Colts picked up the fifth-year option on Luck's contract, and he also missed games due to an injured shoulder. Later in the year, he suffered a lacerated kidney and partially torn abdominal muscle.
September 9, 2018: First Game in 616 Days
On September 9, 2018, Andrew Luck started Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals, marking his first game in 616 days. He set a career-high in completions with 39.
2019: Comeback Player of the Year Award
In 2019, Andrew Luck was given the National Football League Comeback Player of the Year Award and ranked 20th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.
2023: Volunteer Coach at Palo Alto High School
In 2023, Andrew Luck began serving as a part-time volunteer coach at Palo Alto High School, working with the junior varsity team.
November 2024: Named Stanford's General Manager
In November 2024, Andrew Luck became Stanford's general manager.
