Andrew Luck's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Andrew Luck.

Andrew Luck is an American football executive and former NFL quarterback. He achieved significant recognition during his collegiate career at Stanford, winning several prestigious awards. The Indianapolis Colts selected him first overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. After playing seven seasons, Luck retired and later became the general manager for Stanford's football program.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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, a #4 ranking, and a victory in the Orange Bowl. He set multiple school records and led the Pac-10 in several statistical categories.

2011: Awards and Records

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. He set multiple Stanford and Pac-12 records.

June 17, 2012: Graduation 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 for athletic performance, leadership, and academic achievement.

December 23, 2012: Breaks Rookie Passing Yards Record

On December 23, 2012, Andrew Luck broke the record for most passing yards in a season by a rookie, throwing 205 yards to bring his season total to 4,183, surpassing Cam Newton's previous record.

2013: Playoff Comeback

During the 2013 playoffs, Andrew Luck oversaw the NFL's second-largest playoff comeback, leading the Colts in the postseason.

2013: Ranked #1 Game of 2013 by NFL.com

In 2013, Andrew Luck's historic comeback game against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wild Card Round was ranked #1 on NFL.com's Top Games of 2013.

January 4, 2014: Historic Playoff Comeback against Kansas City Chiefs

On January 4, 2014, Andrew Luck led the Colts to an historic comeback victory against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs, overcoming a 28-point deficit to win 45–44.

January 19, 2014: Named to Second Pro Bowl

On January 19, 2014, Andrew Luck was named to his second Pro Bowl, replacing Russell Wilson due to Wilson's participation in Super Bowl XLVIII. He was chosen first by Deion Sanders in the selection process.

2014: 3,000 passing yards and single-season touchdown mark broken

In 2014, Andrew Luck became the first quarterback to reach 3,000 passing yards. Luck broke his single-season touchdown mark in the Colts Week 9 game against the New York Giants, throwing four to bring his total to 26.

2014: AFC Championship Game and Passing Touchdown Leader

In 2014, Andrew Luck helped the Colts reach the AFC Championship Game. He also earned Pro Bowl honors and led the league in passing touchdowns in 2014.

2015: Ranked seventh on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015

In 2015, Andrew Luck was ranked seventh by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2017: Ranked 51st on NFL Top 100 Players of 2017

In 2017, Andrew Luck was ranked 51st by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2019: Named Comeback Player of the Year

In 2019, Andrew Luck was named the National Football League Comeback Player of the Year by the Pro Football Writers Association, and he was ranked 20th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.