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 football. Highly touted during his college career at Stanford, where he won multiple awards, 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

2010: Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year

In 2010, Andrew Luck was named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year, leading Stanford to a 12-1 record and an Orange Bowl victory, where he was named MVP. He also set numerous school records for passing and total offense.

2011: Awards and Records

In 2011, Andrew Luck led Stanford to an 11-2 record and a Fiesta Bowl berth. He won the Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Player of the Year Award and set numerous school and conference records.

2011: College Awards

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

2011: Cam Newton's Rookie Record

In Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins, Luck threw for 433 yards, surpassing Cam Newton's 432 against the Green Bay Packers in 2011.

June 17, 2012: Graduation from Stanford and 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, 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 4,183 yards, surpassing Cam Newton's previous record.

2013: NFL Playoff Comeback

During the 2013 NFL playoffs, Andrew Luck oversaw the second-largest playoff comeback in NFL history.

January 4, 2014: Luck Leads Historic Playoff Comeback

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 throwing a 64-yard touchdown pass to T. Y. Hilton to win 45-44.

January 19, 2014: Luck Named to Second Pro Bowl

On January 19, 2014, Andrew Luck was named to his second Pro Bowl, replacing Russell Wilson, and was selected first by Deion Sanders.

2014: Luck Reaches 4,000 Passing Yards

In 2014, Andrew Luck became the first quarterback to reach 4,000 passing yards in 2014.

2014: Luck Sets Single-Season Touchdown Mark

In 2014, Andrew 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. He also became the first quarterback in 2014 to reach 3,000 passing yards.

2014: AFC Championship and Pro Bowl

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.

2014: Luck Sets Single-Season Completion Record

In a Week 16 game, Andrew Luck set a new record in single-season completions, surpassing his previous mark of 380 in 2014.

2015: Luck Leads League in Passing Touchdowns

In 2015, Andrew Luck led the league in passing touchdowns for the first time in his career.

2016: Luck Signs Extension and Wins Player of the Week

In 2016, Andrew Luck signed a six-year extension with the Colts and earned the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award after a strong performance against the New York Jets.