Andrew Luck's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 14, 2026

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

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

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.

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.

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."

December 23, 2012: 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: "Andrew Luck Director of Offense" Endowed

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."

2013: Playoff Comeback

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

2013: Top Games of 2013

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

January 4, 2014: Leads Historic Playoff Comeback

On January 4, 2014, in his first NFL home playoff game, Andrew Luck led the Colts to a historic comeback against the Kansas City Chiefs, overcoming a 28-point deficit to win 45-44. Luck completed 29 passes for 433 yards and 4 touchdowns, also recovering a fumble for a touchdown.

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 to reach 4,000 Passing Yards

In 2014, Andrew Luck became the first quarterback to reach 4,000 passing yards and threw a career-high 5 touchdown passes.

2014: Breaks Single-Season Touchdown Mark

In 2014, Andrew Luck broke his single-season touchdown mark and became the first quarterback to reach 3,000 passing yards.

2014: AFC Championship and Pro Bowl Selection

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