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 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.
1954: Bobby Garrett Selected First Overall
Bobby Garrett was the Stanford quarterback to be selected first overall in 1954.
1971: Jim Plunkett Selected First Overall
Jim Plunkett was the Stanford quarterback to be selected first overall in 1971.
1983: John Elway Selected First Overall
John Elway was the Stanford quarterback to be selected first overall in 1983.
September 12, 1989: Andrew Luck's Birth
On September 12, 1989, Andrew Austen Luck was born. He would later become a professional football quarterback.
1996: First Stanford Freshman Starting Quarterback Since Chad Hutchinson
In 1996, Chad Hutchinson was the first Stanford freshman to earn the starting quarterback job.
2008: Attended Stanford University
In 2008, Andrew Luck began attending Stanford University on an athletic scholarship, where he played football under coaches Jim Harbaugh and David Shaw.
2008: Graduated High School
In 2008, Andrew Luck graduated as co-valedictorian from Stratford High School. In 2008 he was regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and played in the 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. A highly rated high school recruiting target, he chose Stanford.
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.
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.
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: 2011 Season
The events in this entry corresponds to the 2011 season.
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."
March 2012: Signed with Nike
In March 2012, Andrew Luck signed with Nike, Inc.
June 17, 2012: Graduated from Stanford
On June 17, 2012, Andrew Luck graduated from Stanford with a bachelor's degree in architectural design and received the Al Masters Award.
2012: "The Colts' Very Own Librarian"
In 2012, Andrew Luck was known as "the Colts' very own librarian", giving and suggesting books for his teammates.
September 2013: Partner and Investor in BodyArmor
In September 2013, Andrew Luck became a partner and investor in BodyArmor SuperDrink.
2013: Appeared on Parks and Recreation
In 2013, Andrew Luck appeared on the comedy series Parks and Recreation alongside teammates.
2015: Parody Twitter Account Started
Starting in 2015, a parody Twitter account known as "Capt. Andrew Luck" began portraying Andrew Luck as an American Civil War-like soldier.
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.
2017: Missed Season Due to Injuries
During the 2017 season, Andrew Luck missed the entire season due to injuries, marking a challenging period in his career.
2017: Placed on Injured Reserve
In 2017, Andrew Luck was placed on injured reserve and was ruled out for the season due to his shoulder injury.
February 7, 2018: No Additional Surgery Needed
On February 7, 2018, Colts' general manager Chris Ballard stated that Andrew Luck would not need an additional surgery on his shoulder.
March 31, 2019: Married Nicole Pechanec
On March 31, 2019, Andrew Luck married his longtime girlfriend, Nicole Pechanec.
June 14, 2019: Expecting First Child
On June 14, 2019, Andrew Luck announced that he and his wife 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 a recurrent cycle of injuries and rehabilitation as the primary reason.
November 2019: Birth of Daughter Lucy
In November 2019, Andrew Luck and his wife welcomed their first child, a daughter named Lucy.
2019: Retired from the NFL
Ahead of the 2019 season, Andrew Luck retired from the NFL due to sustained injuries, concluding his professional football career.
August 2022: Re-enrolled at Stanford
In August 2022, Andrew Luck re-enrolled at Stanford University as a graduate student to pursue a master's degree in education.
December 2022: Details About Retirement Decision Revealed
In December 2022, an ESPN article revealed that Andrew Luck's desire to save his relationship with his wife, Nicole, played a role in his decision to retire.
2022: Moved to the Bay Area
In 2022, Andrew Luck moved to the Bay Area after residing in Indianapolis with his family following his retirement. He returned to Stanford after moving.
September 21, 2023: Appeared as Capt. Andrew Luck
On September 21, 2023, Andrew Luck appeared on a post-game broadcast dressed as the "Capt. Andrew Luck" persona.
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.
2024: Praised Capt. Andrew Luck Account
In 2024, Andrew Luck praised the "Capt. Andrew Luck" parody Twitter account.
2024: Returned to Stanford as General Manager
In 2024, Andrew Luck returned to Stanford University as the Cardinal's general manager, beginning a new chapter in his career.
