Childhood and Education Journey of Andrew Luck in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Andrew Luck, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Andrew Luck is a former NFL quarterback and current general manager for Stanford's football team. Highly touted coming out of Stanford, where he won several awards in 2011, Luck was drafted first overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 2012. He played seven seasons in the NFL before retiring.

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September 12, 1989: Andrew Luck's Birth

On September 12, 1989, Andrew Austen Luck was born. He would later become a professional football quarterback and executive.

2008: Joins Stanford University

In 2008, Andrew Luck accepted an athletic scholarship to attend Stanford University.

2008: High School Graduation and Recruitment

In 2008, Andrew Luck graduated as co-valedictorian from Stratford High School. He was a four-star recruit, listed as the No. 4 pro-style quarterback in the class of 2008. He chose Stanford after receiving offers from other universities.

2008: Redshirt Freshman Year

In 2008, Andrew Luck redshirted during his freshman year at Stanford University.

2009: Starting Quarterback at Stanford

In 2009, Andrew Luck became the starting quarterback for Stanford, leading the Cardinal to victories and a Sun Bowl berth.

December 2010: Projected Top NFL Draft Pick

In December 2010, Sporting News projected Andrew Luck as the No. 1 selection in the 2011 NFL Draft.

2010: Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year

In 2010, Andrew Luck was named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year and led Stanford to a 12-1 record and an Orange Bowl victory, where he was named MVP.

January 6, 2011: Decision to Stay at Stanford

On January 6, 2011, Andrew Luck announced his decision to remain at Stanford to complete his degree, forgoing the 2011 NFL draft.

2011: Plays final season at Stanford University

In 2011, Andrew Luck concluded his time playing football for the Stanford Cardinal.

2011: Final Season at Stanford

In 2011, Andrew Luck led Stanford to an 11-2 record and a Fiesta Bowl berth. He won the Maxwell Award and the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award, and set new Stanford records.

2011: College Accolades

In 2011, Andrew Luck won the Maxwell Award, the Walter Camp Award, and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award during his college football career with Stanford.

June 17, 2012: Luck graduated from Stanford

On June 17, 2012, Luck graduated from Stanford with a bachelor's degree in architectural design and received the Al Masters Award, an honor given to an athlete each year "for the highest standards of athletic performance, leadership and academic achievement."

2012: Fiesta Bowl Appearance

In 2012, Andrew Luck and Stanford appeared in the Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma State.

2012: Luck's favorite book was Papillon

In 2012, Andrew Luck mentioned that his favorite book was Henri Charrière's Papillon, and he is a fan of Bernard Cornwell's historical fiction.

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March 31, 2019: Luck married Nicole Pechanec

On March 31, 2019, Andrew Luck married his longtime girlfriend Nicole Pechanec, whom he met at Stanford.

June 14, 2019: Luck announced they were expecting their first child

On June 14, 2019, Andrew Luck announced that he and his wife Nicole Pechanec were expecting their first child.

August 24, 2019: Retirement Announcement

On August 24, 2019, Andrew Luck announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 29, citing recurrent injuries and rehabilitation.

November 2019: Birth of daughter Lucy

In November 2019, Andrew Luck and Nicole Pechanec's first child, a daughter named Lucy, was born.

2019: Retirement from the NFL

Citing injuries, Andrew Luck retired from the NFL ahead of the 2019 season.

August 2022: Luck re-enrolled at Stanford as a graduate student

In August 2022, Andrew Luck re-enrolled at Stanford as a graduate student, pursuing a master's degree in education.

December 2022: Clarifies Retirement Decision

In December 2022, Andrew Luck clarified in an ESPN article that his decision to retire was also influenced by a desire to save his relationship with his wife, Nicole.

2022: Luck moved to the Bay Area

In 2022, after his retirement, Andrew Luck moved to the Bay Area when he returned to Stanford.

November 2024: Luck became the general manager of Stanford Cardinal football

In November 2024, after returning to school and completing his master's degree, Andrew Luck became the general manager of Stanford Cardinal football.

2024: Luck praised 'Capt. Andrew Luck' account

In 2024, Andrew Luck praised the parody Twitter account 'Capt. Andrew Luck', saying he wished he "had the humor and wit to pull off a social media account (like that)."