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'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.

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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, showcasing his exceptional performance and leadership at Stanford.

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.

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.

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: 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."

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.

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.

2017: Ranked 51st by Peers

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

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.

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.