Andrew Luck's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Andrew Luck is a former NFL quarterback and current general manager for Stanford Cardinal. He played seven seasons for the Indianapolis Colts after being drafted first overall in 2012. Luck had a celebrated college career at Stanford, winning multiple awards including the Maxwell and Walter Camp awards in 2011. Considered a top prospect, his NFL career was marked by both high expectations and premature retirement due to injuries.

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

2010: Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year

In 2010, Andrew Luck was named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year, was unanimously selected to the All-Pac-10 First Team, led Stanford to a 12-1 record, won the Orange Bowl MVP, and set multiple school records.

2011: Awards and Records in 2011

In 2011, Andrew Luck won the Maxwell Award and the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award, was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy, was named First Team All America, Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year, First Team All-Pac-12, set new Stanford records for career touchdown passes and career total offense, became Stanford's all-time leader in wins and winning percentage by a starting quarterback, and broke Pac-12 records for career passing efficiency rating and career completion percentage.

2011: Cam Newton's Rookie Record

In 2011, Cam Newton set a record with 432 passing yards in a game as a rookie quarterback against the Green Bay Packers, a record that Andrew Luck later surpassed.

2011: College Awards

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

June 17, 2012: Luck graduated from Stanford and received Al Masters Award

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: 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.

2012: "Andrew Luck Director of Offense" Endowed Chair

In 2012, an anonymous donor endowed a permanent chair for Stanford's offensive coordinator position, named the "Andrew Luck Director of Offense."

2013: NFL Playoff Comeback

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

January 4, 2014: Historic Comeback against Kansas City Chiefs

On January 4, 2014, Luck led a historic comeback against the Kansas City Chiefs in his first NFL home playoff game, completing 29 passes for 433 yards and 4 touchdowns, and recovering a fumble for a touchdown, to record the second-biggest comeback in NFL playoff history.

January 19, 2014: Second Pro Bowl Selection

On January 19, 2014, Andrew Luck was named to his second Pro Bowl, replacing Russell Wilson.

2014: First Quarterback to Reach 3,000 Passing Yards

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

2014: AFC Championship Game and Pro Bowl Honors

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