History of Andrew Luck in Timeline
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: Compared to John Elway
In midseason 2011, Andrew Luck was called the best quarterback prospect since John Elway in 1983 by ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.
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.
1998: Compared to Peyton Manning
In midseason 2011, Andrew Luck was described as "the best quarterback since Peyton Manning" in 1998 by Tony Pauline.
December 2008: Indianapolis Shutout Victory
In December 2008, the Indianapolis Colts had their first shutout victory since December 2008.
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.
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: Cam Newton's Record
In a Week 9 win against the Miami Dolphins, Luck threw for 433 yards, surpassing Cam Newton's 432 against the Green Bay Packers in 2011 for most yards in a game by a rookie quarterback.
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.
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.
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.
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.
November 25, 2012: First regular-season loss since November 25, 2012
On November 25, 2012, Andrew Luck handed the Seattle Seahawks their first regular-season loss since November 25, 2012.
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: "The Colts' Very Own Librarian"
In 2012, Andrew Luck was known as "the Colts' very own librarian", giving and suggesting books for his teammates.
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: "Andrew Luck Director of Offense" Endowed Chair
In 2012, an anonymous donor endowed a permanent chair for Stanford's offensive coordinator position to be known as the "Andrew Luck Director of Offense."
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: Appeared on Parks and Recreation
In 2013, Andrew Luck appeared on the comedy series Parks and Recreation alongside teammates.
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.
2013: Game Ranked #1
In 2013, the January 4, 2014 game between the Colts and the Chiefs was ranked #1 on NFL.com's Top Games of 2013.
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: Single-Season Completions
Andrew Luck broke his previous single-season completion mark of 380 in 2014.
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.
2015: Ranked Seventh by Fellow Players
In 2015, Andrew Luck was ranked seventh by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2015: Shoulder Issue
Since 2015, Luck had a lingering issue with his right (throwing) shoulder.
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: 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.
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.
2017: Ranked 51st by Peers
In 2017, Andrew Luck was ranked 51st by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2022: College Football Hall of Fame Inductee
In 2022, Andrew Luck was announced as a 2022 inductee of the College Football Hall of Fame, recognizing his college career achievements.
2022: Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
In 2022, Andrew Luck was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, recognizing his achievements and contributions to college football.
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.
2023: Inducted into Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame
In 2023, Andrew Luck was inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame, honoring his contributions to the university's athletic program.
November 2024: Named Stanford's General Manager
In November 2024, Andrew Luck became Stanford's general manager.
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.
