Andrew Luck

Luck was born in Washington, D.C.,{{Cite web |last=O'Connor |first=John |date=June 26, 2016 |title=Andrew Luck, a guest at W&M's camp, once gave U.Va. a look |url=https://richmond.com/sports/andrew-luck-a-guest-at-w-ms-camp-once-gave-u-va-a-look/article_48eafdd8-e2e6-5063-a628-439aed09a87a.html |access-date=May 4, 2024 |website=Richmond Times-Dispatch |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=November 3, 2009 |title=Andrew Luck |url=http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20091103?pg=3#pg3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528154229/https://www.sportingnews.com/?pg=3#pg3 |archive-date=May 28, 2020 |access-date=November 23, 2009 |website=The Sporting News}} to Kathy (née Wilson) and Oliver Luck, who was the commissioner of the XFL, former executive vice president for regulatory affairs at the NCAA, former quarterback (as well as athletic director) at West Virginia University, and a former NFL quarterback for the Houston Oilers.{{Cite web |last1=Wolken |first1=Dan |last2=Schroeder |first2=George |date=December 17, 2014 |title=Oliver Luck leaving West Virginia for high-ranking NCAA job |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2014/12/17/oliver-luck-ncaa-west-virginia-college-football-playoff/20529783/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150330040912/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2014/12/17/oliver-luck-ncaa-west-virginia-college-football-playoff/20529783/ |archive-date=March 30, 2015 |access-date=April 21, 2015 |publisher=Usatoday.com}} Luck was raised as a Roman Catholic and was involved in his church's youth group.{{Cite web |last=Mauro |first=J-P |date=August 26, 2019 |title=Catholic QB Andrew Luck leaves NFL in his prime |url=https://aleteia.org/2019/08/26/catholic-qb-andrew-luck-leaves-nfl-in-his-prime/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228131941/https://aleteia.org/2019/08/26/catholic-qb-andrew-luck-leaves-nfl-in-his-prime/ |archive-date=February 28, 2021 |access-date=January 28, 2021 |website=Aleteia |language=en-US}}

Oliver Luck was general manager of two World League of American Football teams before becoming president of the league, so Andrew spent his early childhood in London and Frankfurt, Germany, where he attended Frankfurt International School.{{Cite news |last=FitzGerald |first=Tom |date=August 19, 2009 |title=Cardinal offense gets a little Luck this year |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2009%2F08%2F19%2FSP3B19A8M2.DTL |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090822131213/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2009%2F08%2F19%2FSP3B19A8M2.DTL |archive-date=August 22, 2009 |access-date=November 23, 2009 |work=San Francisco Chronicle}} He is the oldest of four children, including sisters Mary Ellen and Emily and brother Addison. Mary Ellen is a Stanford graduate who played volleyball there, Emily also graduated from Stanford, and Addison attended Yale, where he played soccer.{{Cite web |last=Woods |first=David |date=February 15, 2016 |title=It's not luck, it's heredity: Andrew Luck's brother top W. Va. soccer player |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/2015/02/12/its-not-luck-its-heredity-andrew-lucks-brother-top-w-va-soccer-player/23309625/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=The Indianapolis Star |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Addison Luck - 2017-18 - Men's Soccer |url=https://yalebulldogs.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/addison-luck/3915 |access-date=September 7, 2024 |website=Yale Bulldogs Athletics |language=en}} In London, Andrew attended The American School in London.{{Cite news |last=Veness |first=Simon |date=September 7, 2014 |title=Andrew Luck keeps his head while all about lose theirs over Peyton Manning |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/sep/07/andrew-luck-peyton-manning-indianapolis-colts-denver-broncos |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930225204/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/sep/07/andrew-luck-peyton-manning-indianapolis-colts-denver-broncos |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=September 8, 2014 |work=Guardian}} As a result of his childhood in London, he is a fan of soccer. Although supporters of London clubs Arsenal and Tottenham have reached out to him believing he was a fellow fan, Luck said, "I try to support as many of the American fellows playing [in the Premier League] as possible." Luck said the Houston Dynamo was the "number one team in my heart" because his father was the club's founding president and general manager.{{Cite news |last=Bennett |first=Roger |date=December 19, 2013 |title=Andrew Luck's love for soccer runs deep |url=http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/relegationzone/id/1578?cc=5901 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131221000912/http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/relegationzone/id/1578?cc=5901 |archive-date=December 21, 2013 |access-date=December 19, 2013 |work=Relegation Zone |publisher=ESPN FC}}

The Lucks returned to Texas when Oliver Luck was named CEO of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority. In Houston, Andrew attended Stratford High School, where he threw for 7,139 yards and 53 touchdowns in his high school career, and rushed for another 2,085 yards. Luck was also co-valedictorian of his graduating class in 2008.{{Cite web |year=2009 |title=Bio: Andrew Luck |url=http://gostanford.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/luck_andrew00.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081223233311/http://gostanford.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/luck_andrew00.html |archive-date=December 23, 2008 |access-date=September 21, 2009 |website=Stanford Football Media Guide}} Regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Luck was listed as the No. 4 pro-style quarterback in the class of 2008.{{Cite web |date=January 16, 2008 |title=2008 Pro-style quarterbacks |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-1818 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426112159/https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-1818 |archive-date=April 26, 2014 |access-date=April 19, 2014 |website=Rivals.com}} He played in the 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. A highly rated high school recruiting target, he chose Stanford over offers from Northwestern, Oklahoma State, Purdue, Rice, and Virginia, after being recruited by Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh.{{Cite magazine |last=Taibbi |first=Matt |date=September 2, 2015 |title=Andrew Luck: The Natural |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/sports/features/andrew-luck-the-natural-20150902 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150904211704/http://www.rollingstone.com/sports/features/andrew-luck-the-natural-20150902 |archive-date=September 4, 2015 |access-date=September 3, 2015 |magazine=Rolling Stone}}

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After accepting an athletic scholarship to attend Stanford University, Luck played for coaches Jim Harbaugh and David Shaw with the Cardinal from 2008 to 2011.{{Cite web |title=Andrew Luck College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/andrew-luck-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180311000511/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/andrew-luck-1.html |archive-date=March 11, 2018 |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Stanford Cardinal Football Record By Year |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/stanford/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621020330/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/stanford/index.html |archive-date=June 21, 2022 |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

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After redshirting during his freshman year in 2008, he earned the starting quarterback job in 2009 over the returning starter, Tavita Pritchard, thereby becoming the first Stanford freshman to earn the starting quarterback job since Chad Hutchinson in 1996. In his first season, Luck led the Cardinal to victories over top-10 Oregon and USC teams and a berth in the 2009 Sun Bowl. Playing in a run-oriented offense featuring Heisman Trophy runner-up Toby Gerhart, Luck threw for 2,575 yards.{{Cite web |title=Andrew Luck 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/andrew-luck-1/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114021016/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/andrew-luck-1/gamelog/2009/ |archive-date=January 14, 2018 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Luck had 2,929 yards of total offense, the fifth-highest total in Stanford history. He led the Pac-10 in pass efficiency rating with a rating of 143.5, and finished second in the Pac-10 in total offense.{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Austin |date=June 13, 2011 |title=MAN WITH A PLAN |url=https://vault.si.com/vault/2011/06/13/man-with-a-plan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728180432/https://vault.si.com/vault/2011/06/13/man-with-a-plan |archive-date=July 28, 2021 |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=SI.com |language=en-us}}

Luck injured a finger on his throwing hand in the Cardinal's final regular season game against Notre Dame. He had surgery prior to the Sun Bowl and did not play in the game.{{Cite news |last=Griffin |first=Tim |date=December 7, 2009 |title=Sooners may catch break in Sun Bowl with Luck's finger surgery |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/8047/sooners-may-catch-break-in-sun-bowl-with-lucks-finger-surgery |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091211013220/http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/8047/sooners-may-catch-break-in-sun-bowl-with-lucks-finger-surgery |archive-date=December 11, 2009 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |work=ESPN.com}}

File:Andrew Luck at the Big Game.jpg

In 2010, Luck emerged as one of the top players in the nation. Luck was named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year and was unanimously selected to the All-Pac-10 First Team. Luck led Stanford to a 12–1 record, a #4 ranking in the final AP Poll, and a victory in the Orange Bowl. Luck was named the Orange Bowl MVP after throwing four touchdown passes in Stanford's 40–12 win over Virginia Tech.{{Cite web |title=Orange Bowl – Virginia Tech vs Stanford Box Score, January 3, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-01-03-stanford.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114020527/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-01-03-stanford.html |archive-date=January 14, 2018 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Luck led the Pac-10 in pass efficiency for the second straight year with a quarterback rating of 170.2. He also led the conference in total offense with 3,791 yards, in passing yards with 3,338 yards, and in touchdown passes with 32. Luck rushed for 453 yards, a record for Stanford quarterbacks, with three runs of over 50 yards.{{Cite web |title=Andrew Luck 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/andrew-luck-1/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930225206/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/andrew-luck-1/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Luck's 32 touchdown passes are a new Stanford record, breaking the old record of 27 held by John Elway and Steve Stenstrom. Luck's 3,791 yards of total offense also are a school record, breaking the old record of 3,398 yards held by Stenstrom. Luck also set new Stanford single-season records for completion percentage (70.7%) and pass efficiency rating (170.2). He won the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Week award for his performances against Arizona and California.{{Cite web |last=Reiswig |first=Ryan |date=November 8, 2010 |title=Humble Luck Keeps On Rolling |url=https://pac-12.com/article/2010/11/08/humble-luck-keeps-rolling-0 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218081849/https://pac-12.com/article/2010/11/08/humble-luck-keeps-rolling-0 |archive-date=February 18, 2019 |access-date=February 17, 2019 |website=Pac-12 |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=November 8, 2010 |title=Luck, McDonald and Forbath Named Pac-10 Football Players of the Week |url=https://pac-12.com/article/2010/11/08/luck-mcdonald-and-forbath-named-pac-10-football-players-week |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218081835/https://pac-12.com/article/2010/11/08/luck-mcdonald-and-forbath-named-pac-10-football-players-week |archive-date=February 18, 2019 |access-date=February 17, 2019 |website=Pac-12 |language=en}}

Luck finished the 2010 season with two years of college eligibility remaining. He was eligible to declare for the 2011 NFL draft, but announced on January 6, 2011, that he would remain at Stanford to complete his degree.{{Cite news |last=Miller |first=Ted |date=January 6, 2011 |title=Andrew Luck skipping NFL draft, will return to Stanford Cardinal |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=5995754 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163832/https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=5995754 |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |work=ESPN.com}}{{Cite news |date=January 6, 2011 |title=Andrew Luck to Return to Stanford for 2011 Season |url=http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010611aac.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111230221502/http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010611aac.html |archive-date=December 30, 2011 |access-date=January 6, 2011 |work=Stanford Cardinal |publisher=Stanford University |location=Stanford, California}} He was viewed by many TV sportscasters and ESPN writers as the top pro quarterback prospect in college football. In December 2010, Sporting News projected Luck as the No. 1 selection in the 2011 NFL Draft, had he entered.{{Cite news |last=Lande |first=Russ |date=December 23, 2010 |title=Mock Draft: Luck would re-energize Panthers' listless offense |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/draft-dish/story/mock-draft-luck-would-re-energize-panthers-listless-offense |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101224015613/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/draft-dish/story/mock-draft-luck-would-re-energize-panthers-listless-offense |archive-date=December 24, 2010 |work=Sporting News}}

In 2011, Luck led Stanford to a record of 11–2, a berth in a BCS bowl, the 2012 Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma State, and a #7 ranking in the final AP Poll.{{Cite web |title=2011 Stanford Cardinal Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/stanford/2011-schedule.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712093936/http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/stanford/2011-schedule.html |archive-date=July 12, 2017 |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He won the Maxwell Award and the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award. He was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy for the second consecutive year, becoming the fourth player to finish second in the Heisman voting twice.{{Cite web |title=2011 Heisman Trophy Voting |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/heisman-2011.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211214065014/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/heisman-2011.html |archive-date=December 14, 2021 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He was named a First Team All America (AFCA, Walter Camp, ESPN.com, Pro Football Weekly). He was the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year, becoming only the fifth player to win that award twice (after John Elway, Charles White, Reggie Bush, and Rueben Mayes). He was named First Team All-Pac-12 for the second straight year. Luck set a new Stanford record for career touchdown passes with 82, breaking John Elway's record of 77. Luck also set a new school record for touchdown passes in a season with 37, breaking his own record of 32. Luck set another school record for career total offense with 10,387 yards, breaking Steve Stenstrom's mark of 9,825 yards. Luck became Stanford's all-time leader in wins by a starting quarterback, with 31 wins through the end of the regular season. Luck also became Stanford's all-time leader in winning percentage by a starting quarterback, with a winning percentage of .816 (31–7). Luck broke the Pac-12 records for career passing efficiency rating (162.8) and career completion percentage (67.0%). He also broke his own Pac-12 record for highest completion percentage in a season (71.3%). Luck was named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Washington State. He earned the 2011 Academic All-America of the Year award.{{Cite web |date=December 8, 2010 |title=Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck headlines the 2011 Capital One Academic All-America Division I Football Team |url=http://cosida.com/news.aspx?id=3474 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426040719/http://cosida.com/news.aspx?id=3474 |archive-date=April 26, 2012 |access-date=December 8, 2011 |publisher=College Sports Information Directors of America}}

2011 season

• First-team All American (AFCA, Walter Camp, ESPN.com, PFW)
• Maxwell Award
• Walter Camp Player of the Year Award
• Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
• Heisman Trophy runner-up
• Davey O'Brien Award finalist
• Manning Award finalist
• Academic All-America of the Year (CoSIDA)
• Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year
• First-team All-Pac-12
• Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week, October 17, 2011

For Stanford fans, though, Luck's individual honors were secondary to his transformative impact on the program:

• Stanford had never won more than 10 games in a season (three times, twice before WWII) until it won 12 with Luck as its quarterback in 2010.
• Its best 2-year win total had been 18 wins (four times, last in 1991–92); it won 23 with Luck in 2010–2011.{{Cite web |title=All-Time Records for Stanford |url=http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/fetch-team.pl?team=Stanford |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915084602/http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/fetch-team.pl?team=Stanford |archive-date=September 15, 2018 |access-date=September 14, 2018 |website=STASSEN.com}}
• When Luck arrived, Stanford had enjoyed only three weeks in the AP top ten since 1971. It spent 24 weeks in the top ten in 2010 and 2011.{{Cite web |title=College Poll Archive – AP Weekly Appearance Streaks: Stanford / Top 10 |url=http://collegepollarchive.com/football/ap/app_streaks_weeks.cfm?teamid=46&streak=top10#.W6fboYopChA |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180923235116/http://collegepollarchive.com/football/ap/app_streaks_weeks.cfm?teamid=46&streak=top10#.W6fboYopChA |archive-date=September 23, 2018 |access-date=September 23, 2018 |website=collegepollarchive.com}}
• Stanford earned its first-ever BCS bowl berth in 2010, and a second in 2011.

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."{{Cite web |last=Abnos |first=Alexander |date=May 22, 2012 |title=Stanford football coaching position renamed for Andrew Luck |url=https://www.si.com/si-wire/2012/05/22/stanford-football-coaching-position-renamed-for-andrew-luck |access-date=September 14, 2018 |website=SI.com}}

Luck was announced as a 2022 inductee of the College Football Hall of Fame on January 10.{{Cite news |date=January 10, 2022 |title=NFF Announces Star-Studded 2022 College Football Hall of Fame Class |url=https://footballfoundation.org/news/2022/1/10/nff-announces-star-studded-2022-college-football-hall-of-fame-class.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112144748/https://footballfoundation.org/news/2022/1/10/nff-announces-star-studded-2022-college-football-hall-of-fame-class.aspx |archive-date=January 12, 2022 |access-date=January 14, 2022 |work=National Football Foundation}} He was inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023.{{Cite web |date=August 17, 2023 |title=2023 Hall of Fame |url=https://gostanford.com/news/2023/8/17/athletics-2023-hall-of-fame-class.aspx |publisher=Stanford Athletics}}

In September 2010, before Luck's sophomore season, Sports Illustrated{{'s}} Tony Pauline considered him "the most NFL-ready of all the draft-eligible quarterback prospects."{{Cite web |last=Pauline |first=Tony |date=September 3, 2010 |title=Underclassmen WRs among top 2011 NFL draft offensive prospects |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/web/COM1174040/index.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719083037/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/web/COM1174040/index.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 19, 2012 |website=SI.com}} After a stellar sophomore year, Luck was widely projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2011 NFL draft, but decided to return for his junior year. In May 2011, he was unanimously projected as the top prospect for the 2012 NFL draft.{{Cite news |last=Prisco |first=Pete |date=May 1, 2011 |title=Flash forward: Top 32 picks for the 2012 NFL Draft |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15014424/flash-forward-top-32-picks-for-the-2012-nfl-draft |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928011232/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15014424/flash-forward-top-32-picks-for-the-2012-nfl-draft |archive-date=September 28, 2011 |work=CBSSports.com}}{{Cite magazine |last=Pauline |first=Tony |date=May 3, 2011 |title=Stanford's Luck headlines early look at top 2012 draft prospects |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/05/03/2012.prospects/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110507015348/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/05/03/2012.prospects/ |archive-date=May 7, 2011 |access-date=May 4, 2011 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}{{Cite news |last=Reuter |first=Chad |date=May 4, 2011 |title=2012 mock draft: First look with Luck and Heels |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15029593/mock-draft-first-look-with-luck-and-heels |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120522225342/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15029593/mock-draft-first-look-with-luck-and-heels |archive-date=May 22, 2012 |work=CBSSports.com}} By midseason, Pauline described him as "the best quarterback since Peyton Manning" in 1998,{{Cite news |last=Pauline |first=Tony |date=October 24, 2011 |title=Andrew Luck, Trent Richardson high in midseason NFL draft rankings |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/tony_pauline/10/24/top.50/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111027214805/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/tony_pauline/10/24/top.50/ |archive-date=October 27, 2011 |access-date=March 25, 2012 |work=SI.com}} while ESPN{{'s}} Mel Kiper Jr. went even further, calling Luck the best quarterback prospect since John Elway in 1983.{{Cite web |last=Kiper Jr. |first=Mel |author-link=Mel Kiper Jr. |last2=McShay |first2=Todd |author-link2=Todd McShay |date=January 16, 2012 |title=It's All About Luck: Ultimate Scouting Report |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/feature/video/_/id/7303334/ultimate-scouting-report |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163827/http://www.espn.com/nfl/feature/video/_/id/7303334/ultimate-scouting-report |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=ESPN}} Despite Robert Griffin III's impressive Heisman Trophy-winning season, Luck's status as the No. 1 draft prospect was never questioned.{{Cite magazine |last=Perloff |first=Andrew |date=January 12, 2012 |title=2012 NFL Mock Draft: Post-BCS Championship Game version |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2012/01/10/2012-nflmockdraft |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123150939/https://www.si.com/nfl/2012/01/10/2012-nflmockdraft |archive-date=January 23, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}{{Cite news |last=Banks |first=Don |date=January 27, 2012 |title=Pre-Super Bowl Mock Draft |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/don_banks/01/26/mock-draft/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120128230331/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/don_banks/01/26/mock-draft/index.html |archive-date=January 28, 2012 |access-date=August 1, 2012 |work=SI.com}}

Throughout the 2011 NFL season, some fans called for their teams to try to lose their remaining games (or "Suck for Luck") in order to improve their chances at the first pick in the draft.{{Cite news |last=Politi |first=Steve |date=October 21, 2011 |title='Suck for Luck' could be best hope for NFL's worst |url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/21/us/suck-for-luck-could-be-best-hope-for-nfls-worst/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512103421/http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/21/us/suck-for-luck-could-be-best-hope-for-nfls-worst/index.html |archive-date=May 12, 2012 |access-date=August 1, 2012 |work=CNN}} By midseason the Miami Dolphins were believed to be the "frontrunners" for the No. 1 pick and drew criticism from their former franchise quarterback Dan Marino.{{Cite news |last=Hill |first=David |date=October 13, 2011 |title=Marino Says Dolphins Shouldn't Suck for Luck |url=https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/sports/marino-says-dolphins-shouldnt-suck-for-luck/1884698/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003195650/https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/sports/marino-says-dolphins-shouldnt-suck-for-luck/1884698/ |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |work=NBC Miami}} The Indianapolis Colts, who were without starting quarterback Peyton Manning, won the "Luck sweepstakes" with a 2–14 record.{{Cite news |last=Farmer, Sam |date=January 28, 2012 |title=In the NFL, it's (almost) all about the quarterback |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-super-bowl-quarterbacks-20120129,0,4590029,full.story |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120129033612/http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-super-bowl-quarterbacks-20120129,0,4590029,full.story |archive-date=January 29, 2012 |access-date=January 28, 2012 |work=Los Angeles Times}}

Ending speculations on April 24, Colts general manager Ryan Grigson announced the team would take Luck as the first pick.{{Cite web |date=April 24, 2012 |title=Andrew Luck will be Indianapolis Colts' first pick in NFL draft |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-will-be-indianapolis-colts-first-pick-in-nfl-draft-09000d5d8288de6e |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163830/https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-will-be-indianapolis-colts-first-pick-in-nfl-draft-09000d5d8288de6e |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} The decision became official on draft day, April 26, 2012. Luck was the fourth Stanford quarterback to be selected first, after Bobby Garrett in 1954, Jim Plunkett in 1971, and Elway in 1983. Luck was also the second Stanford quarterback taken first by the Colts after Elway, although Elway did not play for the Colts.{{Cite web |title=Stanford Drafted Players/Alumni |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/stanford/drafted.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114020752/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/stanford/drafted.htm |archive-date=January 14, 2018 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

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On July 19, 2012, Luck signed a four-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts worth $22 million.{{Cite magazine |last=Weinreich |first=Marc |date=July 19, 2012 |title=Indianapolis Colts ink Andrew Luck to reported 4-year, $22 million contract |url=https://www.si.com/si-wire/2012/07/19/andrew-luck-indianapolis-colts-nfl-draft |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003195649/https://www.si.com/si-wire/2012/07/19/andrew-luck-indianapolis-colts-nfl-draft |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |access-date=October 3, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}} The deal made Luck the fourth starting quarterback for the Colts in the past two NFL seasons,{{Cite web |last=Chapman |first=Chuck |date=July 20, 2012 |title=With Andrew Luck Signed, Indianapolis Colts Officially Ready for "New Era" |url=http://www.colts101.com/2012/07/20/with-andrew-luck-signed-indianapolis-colts-officially-ready-for-new-era/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004220320/http://www.colts101.com/2012/07/20/with-andrew-luck-signed-indianapolis-colts-officially-ready-for-new-era/ |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |access-date=July 20, 2012 |website=Colts101.com}} following Kerry Collins, Curtis Painter, and Dan Orlovsky.{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Nate |date=November 29, 2011 |title=Colts tab QB Dan Orlovsky as third starter of 2011 |url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/11/colts-tab-qb-dan-orlovsky-as-third-starter-of-2011/1#.UBBuabTY8g0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120101090009/http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/11/colts-tab-qb-dan-orlovsky-as-third-starter-of-2011/1#.UBBuabTY8g0 |archive-date=January 1, 2012 |access-date=July 25, 2012 |website=USA Today}} In his debut, a preseason game against the St. Louis Rams, Luck's first pass was a 63-yard touchdown to running back Donald Brown. He also threw a touchdown pass to receiver Austin Collie. In his second preseason game, a 26–24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Luck played the first half and ran for one touchdown, with two interceptions.{{Cite web |date=August 20, 2012 |title=Luck throws 2 INTs in loss to Steelers |url=http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/48720603/ns/sports-nfl/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120822184344/http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/48720603/ns/sports-nfl |archive-date=August 22, 2012 |access-date=September 10, 2012 |website=NBC Sports/MSNBC |agency=Associated Press}}

In his regular-season debut, Luck threw his first career interception to Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings and his first career touchdown pass to Donnie Avery. Ultimately, Luck completed 23 of 45 passes for 309 yards, a touchdown, and three interceptions, as the Colts lost 41–21.{{Cite web |last=Copeland |first=Kareem |date=September 9, 2012 |title=Andrew Luck up and down in Indianapolis Colts debut |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-up-and-down-in-indianapolis-colts-debut-0ap1000000060073 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163833/https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-up-and-down-in-indianapolis-colts-debut-0ap1000000060073 |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} The next week against the Minnesota Vikings, Luck threw for 224 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. He got his first career win and did it by completing the first game-winning drive of his professional career.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Indianapolis Colts – September 16th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209160clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930225217/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209160clt.htm |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Luck won his first career road and overtime game during a week 8 game against the division rival Tennessee Titans. A touchdown pass to running back Vick Ballard on the first drive of overtime gave the Colts a 19–13 victory. In a Week 9 win against the Miami Dolphins, Luck threw for 433 yards, a then record for most yards in a game by a rookie quarterback (surpassing Cam Newton's 432 against the Green Bay Packers in 2011). He later sent his jersey from the Dolphins game to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.{{Cite web |date=November 7, 2012 |title=Andrew Luck's Colts jersey makes Pro Football Hall of Fame |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-s-colts-jersey-makes-nfl-hall-of-fame-0ap1000000091836 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930225206/https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-s-colts-jersey-makes-nfl-hall-of-fame-0ap1000000091836 |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=National Football League}} Through Week 9, Luck had thrown for the same number of yards as his predecessor, Peyton Manning.{{Cite web |date=November 4, 2012 |title=Andrew Luck sets NFL's single-game rookie passing record |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000089564/article/andrew-luck-sets-nfls-singlegame-rookie-passing-record |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105194623/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000089564/article/andrew-luck-sets-nfls-singlegame-rookie-passing-record |archive-date=November 5, 2012 |access-date=November 4, 2012 |website=National Football League}} In Week 13 against the Detroit Lions, Luck and the Colts were trailing 33–21 with 2:39 left. After throwing a touchdown to fellow rookie LaVon Brazill, Luck and the Colts were able to get the ball back to the Lions' 14-yard line, facing a 4th down with four seconds left. Luck then threw a screen pass to Donnie Avery, who got free and ran in for the winning score, a big moment in Luck's early career.{{Cite web |last=Dunleavy |first=Nate |date=December 2, 2012 |title=Colts vs. Lions: Andrew Luck Leads Miracle Comeback Luck and the Colts finished with an 11–5 record and earned the 5 seed in the AFC Playoffs. The Colts fell to the Baltimore Ravens 24–9 in the AFC Wild Card round in Baltimore. |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1430010-colts-vs-lions-andrew-luck-leads-miracle-comback-again |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204075554/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1430010-colts-vs-lions-andrew-luck-leads-miracle-comback-again |archive-date=December 4, 2012 |access-date=December 2, 2012 |website=Bleacher Report}} The win gave Luck his eighth of the season—the most wins by a rookie quarterback drafted first in NFL history—as well as his fifth game-winning drive on the season, tying Vince Young and Ben Roethlisberger for the most by a rookie quarterback.{{Cite web |last=Stuart |first=Chase |date=December 4, 2012 |title=It's Almost Unfair: Andrew Luck and the Colts |url=https://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/04/andrew-luck-beating-odds-with-colts/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170706104953/https://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/04/andrew-luck-beating-odds-with-colts/ |archive-date=July 6, 2017 |access-date=September 2, 2017 |website=The Fifth Down}}

Starting every game, Luck led the Colts to 11 wins—a record for rookie quarterbacks drafted first, where the previous record was 8—and reached the playoffs with a team that had gone 2–14 the year before. Playing against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 23, 2012, Luck broke the record for most passing yards in a season by a rookie, throwing 205 to bring his season total to 4,183. Cam Newton held the previous record with 4,051 yards.{{Cite web |last=McIntyre |first=Brian |date=December 23, 2012 |title=Andrew Luck sets rookie passing records as Colts clinch spot in AFC playoffs |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/andrew-luck-sets-rookie-passing-records-colts-clinch-214556362--nfl.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121226075305/https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/andrew-luck-sets-rookie-passing-records-colts-clinch-214556362--nfl.html |archive-date=December 26, 2012 |access-date=December 23, 2012 |website=Yahoo.com}}

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In 2013, Luck was reunited with offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, who was his offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at Stanford. In week 1 against the Oakland Raiders, Luck capped off another comeback win by scoring a 20-yard rushing touchdown in a 21–17 win.{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2013 |title=Andrew Luck, Colts fend off Terrelle Pryor, Raiders |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/09/08/raiders-colts-week1/2782659/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130914192349/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/09/08/raiders-colts-week1/2782659/ |archive-date=September 14, 2013 |access-date=September 23, 2013 |website=USA Today |agency=Associated Press}} After a Week 2 loss to the Miami Dolphins, Luck defeated his former Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh in a 27–7 win against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3.{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2013 |title=Luck outplays Kaepernick ad Colts beat 49ers |url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/luck-outplays-kaepernick-as-colts-beat-49ers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130929041852/http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/luck-outplays-kaepernick-as-colts-beat-49ers/ |archive-date=September 29, 2013 |access-date=September 23, 2013 |website=Sportsnet}} After falling behind early to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4, Luck and the Colts scored 37 unanswered points to win 37–3.{{Cite web |last=Kelley |first=Craig |date=September 29, 2013 |title=Colts Zoom Past Jacksonville, 37–3 |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-zoom-past-jacksonville-37-3-11358502 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202185515/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Zoom-Past-Jacksonville-37-3/58324e05-ca49-472d-a34b-f6d2114b448e |archive-date=February 2, 2015 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=Colts.com}} The win gave Luck a 14–6 record through his first 20 games, tying him with John Elway for the best record through 20 games for a quarterback selected first.{{Cite web |date=October 2, 2013 |title=Mind-blowing stats for Week 5 of the NFL season |url=https://www.nfl.com/photos/mind-blowing-stats-for-week-5-of-the-2013-nfl-season-0ap2000000254639#photo=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163839/https://www.nfl.com/photos/mind-blowing-stats-for-week-5-of-the-2013-nfl-season-0ap2000000254639#photo=1 |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}

On October 6, Luck led the Colts to a 34–28 win over the then-undefeated Seattle Seahawks in his first game against fellow sophomore quarterback Russell Wilson. Luck also recorded his ninth career fourth-quarter comeback in the win, handing Seattle their first regular-season loss since November 25, 2012.{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2013 |title=Luck leads Colts in late rally to topple Seahawks |url=https://www.nfl.com/games/seahawks-at-colts-2013-reg-5#menu=highlights&tab=recap |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930225206/https://www.nfl.com/games/seahawks-at-colts-2013-reg-5#menu=highlights&tab=recap |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} The Colts traveled to San Diego to face the Chargers for a Week 6 Monday Night Football match, the first of Luck's career. Indianapolis was dominated in time of possession and lost 19–9.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at San Diego Chargers – October 14th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201310140sdg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930225207/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201310140sdg.htm |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=November 17, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In week 7, Peyton Manning made his return to Lucas Oil Stadium to face Luck on NBC Sunday Night Football. The Colts led at halftime 26–14 and survived a near comeback by the previously undefeated Denver Broncos to win 39–33, going into a bye week. The win also snapped Denver's 17-game regular-season winning streak.{{Cite web |date=October 21, 2013 |title=Luck, Colts knock off Broncos in Manning's return |url=https://www.tsn.ca/nfl/story/?id=434637 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021054706/https://www.tsn.ca/nfl/story/?id=434637 |archive-date=October 21, 2013 |access-date=October 21, 2013 |website=TSN.ca}} Luck won his second AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Broncos, going 21–38 for 228 yards with 3 touchdown passes, 1 rushing touchdown, and no interceptions.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 23, 2013 |title=Andrew Luck, Matt Ryan among players of the week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-matt-ryan-among-players-of-the-week-0ap2000000268327 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405232909/https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-matt-ryan-among-players-of-the-week-0ap2000000268327 |archive-date=April 5, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=NFL}} After a Week 8 bye, Luck engineered his tenth career fourth-quarter comeback, scoring 15 points in the quarter to defeat the Houston Texans by a score of 27–24. He threw three touchdowns, all to fellow sophomore Colt T. Y. Hilton, and finished with 271 passing yards and no interceptions. During Week 14, the Colts won their first division championship under Luck and were the first team to clinch their division that season.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Josh |date=December 8, 2013 |title=Colts Win AFC South Thanks to Peyton Manning |url=http://www.stampedeblue.com/2013/12/8/5190022/colts-win-afc-south-thanks-to-peyton-manning |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217035509/http://www.stampedeblue.com/2013/12/8/5190022/colts-win-afc-south-thanks-to-peyton-manning |archive-date=December 17, 2013 |access-date=December 27, 2013 |website=stampedeblue.com}} The next week, Luck threw for 2 touchdowns in a 25–3 victory over the Houston Texans in their second divisional matchup.{{Cite web |last=Grecco |first=Matt |date=December 17, 2013 |title=2013 NFL Week Fifteen: Inside The Colts Numbers |url=http://www.stampedeblue.com/2013/12/17/5219502/2013-nfl-week-fifteen-inside-the-colts-numbers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224135730/http://www.stampedeblue.com/2013/12/17/5219502/2013-nfl-week-fifteen-inside-the-colts-numbers |archive-date=December 24, 2013 |access-date=December 27, 2013 |website=stampedeblue.com}}

During a Week 16 23–7 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, Luck threw for 241 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he passed Peyton Manning for second place for quarterback passing yards through 2 seasons with 7,914 (Manning had 7,874 in his first 2 seasons).{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Josh |date=December 26, 2013 |title=Andrew Luck Recap: Game Fifteen vs. Chiefs |url=http://www.stampedeblue.com/2013/12/26/5239428/andrew-luck-recap-game-fifteen-vs-chiefs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228051212/http://www.stampedeblue.com/2013/12/26/5239428/andrew-luck-recap-game-fifteen-vs-chiefs |archive-date=December 28, 2013 |access-date=December 27, 2013 |website=stampedeblue.com}} In week 17, Luck broke Cam Newton's record for yards passing in the first two seasons of a career, with 8,196 yards (Newton had 7,920 yards) in a win against the Jacksonville Jaguars.{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2013 |title=Luck, Colts blow out Jaguars 30–10 |url=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/breakingnews/x1353074045/Luck-Colts-blow-out-Jaguars-30-10 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102193045/http://www.heraldbulletin.com/breakingnews/x1353074045/Luck-Colts-blow-out-Jaguars-30-10 |archive-date=January 2, 2014 |access-date=January 1, 2014 |website=heraldbulletin.com |agency=Associated Press}}

Luck played his first NFL home playoff game on January 4, 2014, against the fifth-seeded Kansas City Chiefs in the Wild Card Round. After the Colts fell back by 28 points, he led a historic comeback, capping the game with a 64-yard touchdown pass to T. Y. Hilton to take the lead for the first time, 45–44. The Colts defense would then deny Alex Smith a chance to get Kansas City within field goal range to end the game. Luck completed 29 passes for 433 yards and 4 touchdowns, in addition to recovering a fumble for a key touchdown, to record the second-biggest comeback in NFL playoff history{{Cite news |last=Corbett |first=Jim |date=January 4, 2014 |title=Andrew Luck leads Colts back from 28-point hole to beat Chiefs |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/01/04/colts-chiefs-wild-card-playoffs-andrew-luck/4321311/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105024921/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/01/04/colts-chiefs-wild-card-playoffs-andrew-luck/4321311/ |archive-date=January 5, 2014 |access-date=January 4, 2014 |work=USA Today}} and the largest comeback to end in regulation. That game was ranked #1 on NFL.com's Top Games of 2013.{{Cite web |title=Top 20 NFL Games of 2013 – Game 1 Chiefs at Colts AFC Wild Card Game |url=http://www.nfl.com/labs/rr/top20games/game/01/copy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930225206/https://www.nfl.com/news/ |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=August 19, 2015 |website=NFL.com}} The Colts lost to the New England Patriots 43–22 in the Divisional Round of the playoffs the following week. Luck threw for 331 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Josh |date=January 8, 2014 |title=Andrew Luck Recap: Wild Card Game vs. Chiefs |url=http://www.stampedeblue.com/2014/1/8/5285192/andrew-luck-recap-wild-card-game-vs-chiefs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110094131/http://www.stampedeblue.com/2014/1/8/5285192/andrew-luck-recap-wild-card-game-vs-chiefs |archive-date=January 10, 2014 |access-date=January 11, 2014 |website=stampedeblue.com}}

Luck was named to his second Pro Bowl on January 19, 2014, replacing Russell Wilson due to Wilson's participation in Super Bowl XLVIII. He went on to be taken first by Deion Sanders.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Andrew |date=January 19, 2014 |title=Andrew Luck is Heading to the Pro Bowl |url=http://www.stampedeblue.com/2014/1/19/5326114/andrew-luck-is-heading-to-the-pro-bowl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140121194626/http://www.stampedeblue.com/2014/1/19/5326114/andrew-luck-is-heading-to-the-pro-bowl |archive-date=January 21, 2014 |access-date=January 19, 2014 |website=stampedeblue.com}}{{Cite web |last=Wilkening |first=Mike |date=January 19, 2014 |title=Andrew Luck added to Pro Bowl roster |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/19/andrew-luck-added-to-pro-bowl-roster/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140120060539/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/19/andrew-luck-added-to-pro-bowl-roster/ |archive-date=January 20, 2014 |access-date=January 20, 2014 |website=nbcsports.com}} He was ranked 30th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527174135/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=May 27, 2022 |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

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Opening the season with his second game against his predecessor, Peyton Manning, Luck passed for 370 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. After rallying from a 24–0 deficit following halftime, the Colts fell short of the comeback and lost to the Denver Broncos 31–24.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos – September 7th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829120436/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070den.htm |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In a Week 2 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles, Luck threw for 3 touchdowns, passing Jim Harbaugh for fourth on the Colts' all-time list.{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2014 |title=Recap: Eagles 30, Colts 27 |url=http://www.kspr.com/sports/recap-eagles-30-colts-27/21051914_28078318 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140916070310/http://www.kspr.com/sports/recap-eagles-30-colts-27/21051914_28078318 |archive-date=September 16, 2014 |access-date=September 24, 2014 |website=KSPR}} Looking to avoid losing three consecutive games for the first time in his career, Luck completed 31 of 39 passes for 370 yards and 4 touchdowns against the Jacksonville Jaguars to win 44–17 in Week 3. He was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance, the third time he won the award.{{Cite news |last=Bowen |first=Kevin |date=September 24, 2014 |title=Andrew Luck Named AFC Player Of The Week |url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Andrew-Luck-Named-AFC-Offensive-Player-Of-The-Week/210a95ca-3f9a-4734-b7dc-0986d0b4cec1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923205517/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Andrew-Luck-Named-AFC-Offensive-Player-Of-The-Week/210a95ca-3f9a-4734-b7dc-0986d0b4cec1 |archive-date=September 23, 2015 |access-date=September 24, 2014 |work=colts.com}}

In a Week 4 win against the Tennessee Titans, Luck became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 370 yards or more, 4 touchdowns, and have a completion percentage 70 percent or above in consecutive games.{{Cite news |last=Wilson |first=Josh |date=September 28, 2014 |title=Colts QB Andrew Luck is Playing Phenomenal Football this Season |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/colts-qb-andrew-luck-playing-004454480.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006132047/https://sports.yahoo.com/news/colts-qb-andrew-luck-playing-004454480.html |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |access-date=October 10, 2014 |work=sports.yahoo.com}} He would continue his winning ways in Week 5 against the Baltimore Ravens, throwing 312 yards with a touchdown pass, as well as a rushing touchdown, to win 20–13.{{Cite web |date=October 5, 2014 |title=Colts defense leads win over Ravens |url=https://www.nfl.com/games/ravens-at-colts-2014-reg-5#menu=gameinfo&tab=analyze |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163831/https://www.nfl.com/games/ravens-at-colts-2014-reg-5#menu=gameinfo&tab=analyze |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} Luck would record his fourth-consecutive 300 yard game against the Houston Texans. Indianapolis jumped out to a 24–0 lead after 1 quarter, and would hold on to beat the Texans 33–28.{{Cite web |date=October 9, 2014 |title=Andrew Luck, T.Y. Hilton key Colts' victory over Texans |url=https://www.nfl.com/games/colts-at-texans-2014-reg-6 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930225207/https://www.nfl.com/games/colts-at-texans-2014-reg-6 |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} Through Week 6, Luck had thrown for 1,987 yards and 17 touchdowns, leading the league in both, and establishing career-highs through 6 games.{{Cite news |last=Rieken |first=Kristie |date=October 10, 2014 |title=Luck throws three TDs as Colts hang on to beat Texans |url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/2014/10/10/lucks_throws_three_touchdowns_as_colts_beat_texans.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011093509/http://www.thestar.com/sports/football/2014/10/10/lucks_throws_three_touchdowns_as_colts_beat_texans.html |archive-date=October 11, 2014 |access-date=October 10, 2014 |work=Toronto Star}}

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Luck continued his excellent play in Week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals, passing for over 300 yards for the 5th consecutive game, tying the Colts record set by Peyton Manning. He would finish the day with 344 passing yards and 2 touchdowns, as Indianapolis defeated the Bengals, 27–0.{{Cite news |last=Keefer |first=Zack |date=October 19, 2014 |title=Colts' D is dominant in shutout win over Bengals |url=http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/10/19/colts-d-dominant-victory-cincinnati/17576265/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190906120320/https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/10/19/colts-d-dominant-victory-cincinnati/17576265/ |archive-date=September 6, 2019 |access-date=October 19, 2014 |work=Indy Star}} The shutout victory was the first for Indianapolis since a 23–0 win over the Tennessee Titans in December 2008.{{Cite web |last=Chappell |first=Mike |date=October 19, 2014 |title=Four-Down Territory: Colts shutout Bengals |url=http://www.theindychannel.com/sports/colts/four-down-territory-colts-shutout-bengals |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021122734/http://www.theindychannel.com/sports/colts/four-down-territory-colts-shutout-bengals |archive-date=October 21, 2014 |access-date=October 19, 2014 |website=theindychannel.com}} 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.{{Cite news |last=Higham |first=Paul |date=November 4, 2014 |title=NFL: Andrew Luck throws four touchdowns as Indianapolis Colts beat New York Giants |url=http://www1.skysports.com/american-football/news/12040/9548998/nfl-andrew-luck-throws-four-touchdowns-as-indianapolis-colts-beat-new-york-giants |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104234935/http://www1.skysports.com/american-football/news/12040/9548998/nfl-andrew-luck-throws-four-touchdowns-as-indianapolis-colts-beat-new-york-giants |archive-date=November 4, 2014 |access-date=November 4, 2014 |publisher=Sky Sports}}

In Week 13, Luck threw a career-high 5 touchdown passes in a 49–27 win over the Washington Redskins.{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Indianapolis Colts – November 30th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411300clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230061803/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411300clt.htm |archive-date=December 30, 2017 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In addition, he also became the first quarterback to reach 4,000 passing yards in 2014. On December 4, Luck was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for November. In the month, Luck passed for 1,280 yards, 12 touchdowns, and had a quarterback rating of 112.0.{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2014 |title=Indianapolis Colts QB-Andrew Luck Named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for November |url=https://www.colts.com/video/colts-qb-andrew-luck-named-afc-offensive-player-of-the-month-for-november |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163827/https://www.colts.com/video/colts-qb-andrew-luck-named-afc-offensive-player-of-the-month-for-november |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=Colts.com}} Entering a Week 14 matchup with the Cleveland Browns, Luck needed only 81 yards to surpass Peyton Manning for the most passing yards by a quarterback in their first 3 seasons.{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2014 |title=Andrew Luck rallies Colts past Browns with game-winning drive |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400554422 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163828/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400554422 |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} Luck passed for 294 yards to take the record, and engineered a fourth-quarter comeback by throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass to T. Y. Hilton to win the game 25–24.{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2014 |title=Andrew Luck rebounds, Colts edge Browns, 25–24 |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/andrew-luck-rebounds-colts-edge-browns-25-24-article-1.2037047 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222034119/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/andrew-luck-rebounds-colts-edge-browns-25-24-article-1.2037047 |archive-date=December 22, 2014 |access-date=December 7, 2014 |website=nydailynews.com |agency=Associated Press}}

After a Week 15 win against the Texans, Luck successfully led the Colts to the playoffs for the third straight year.{{Cite news |last=Wells |first=Mike |date=December 14, 2014 |title=Colts' Andrew Luck is 3-for-3 in making the playoffs |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/153955/andrew-luck-is-3-for-3-in-making-the-playoffs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163831/https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/153955/andrew-luck-is-3-for-3-in-making-the-playoffs |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |work=ESPN.com}} Along with the division title, Luck also earned his third straight Pro Bowl berth.{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Mike |date=December 23, 2014 |title=2015 Pro Bowl: Andrew Luck leads group of five Indianapolis Colts |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/155666/2015-pro-bowl-andrew-luck-leads-group-of-five-indianapolis-colts |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163830/https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/155666/2015-pro-bowl-andrew-luck-leads-group-of-five-indianapolis-colts |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} In Week 17, Luck broke Peyton Manning's franchise record for passing yards in a single-season. In addition, he became the 8th quarterback in NFL history to throw for 40 or more touchdowns in a single season.{{Cite tweet |number=549285435638177792 |user=SiriusXMNFL |title=Andrew Luck now one of only 8 QBs in league history to throw for 40 or more TDs in a single season. What a year he's had! #INDvsTEN |date=December 28, 2014 |access-date=February 2, 2022}} In the Colts' Wild Card Round game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Luck completed 31 of 44 passes for 376 yards and a touchdown, leading the team to a 26–10 victory.{{Cite web |date=January 4, 2015 |title=Colts beat Bengals to set up showdown in Denver |url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/colts-beat-bengals-to-set-up-rematch-at-denver/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924130844/http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/colts-beat-bengals-to-set-up-rematch-at-denver/ |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |access-date=January 4, 2015 |website=Sportsnet |agency=Associated Press}} He then went on to complete 27 of 43 passes and throw for 265 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions in a 24–13 victory over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos – January 11th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501110den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226041749/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501110den.htm |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |access-date=November 20, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the AFC Championship, infamously dubbed Deflategate, Luck and the Colts fell to the New England Patriots, 45–7.{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots – January 18th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501180nwe.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201134029/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501180nwe.htm |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |access-date=November 20, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Luck was also the league's leader in passing touchdowns for the first time in his career.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Passing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/passing.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115214627/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/passing.htm |archive-date=January 15, 2018 |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked seventh by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2015-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525110036/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2015-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=May 25, 2022 |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

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On April 9, the Colts announced they had picked up the fifth-year option on Luck's contract, paying him a guaranteed $16.55 million in 2016. In Weeks 4 and 5, Luck missed the first two games of his career with an injured shoulder. Backup Matt Hasselbeck played in his place and led the team to a 16–13 overtime win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, followed by a 27–20 Thursday Night Football victory over the Houston Texans.{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=April 9, 2015 |title=Colts pick up fifth-year option on Andrew Luck |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-pick-up-fifth-year-option-on-andrew-luck-0ap3000000484524 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163828/https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-pick-up-fifth-year-option-on-andrew-luck-0ap3000000484524 |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} Luck returned to the lineup on October 18 in a 34–27 loss to the New England Patriots.{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts – October 18th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510180clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114202637/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510180clt.htm |archive-date=November 14, 2017 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On November 2, Luck led the Colts back from a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime against the Carolina Panthers, but his third interception of the game helped lead to the Panthers' 29–26 win.{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Mike |date=December 30, 2015 |title=Indianapolis Colts at Carolina Panthers – November 2nd, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511020car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213033343/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511020car.htm |archive-date=February 13, 2018 |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On November 10, it was announced that Luck would miss 2–6 weeks with a lacerated kidney and partially torn abdominal muscle, suffered during the fourth quarter of the Colts 27–24 win over the previously undefeated Denver Broncos two days prior.{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Jeff |date=November 10, 2015 |title=Colts QB Luck out 2–6 weeks with lacerated kidney |url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/colts-qb-luck-out-2-6-weeks-with-lacerated-kidney/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117022159/http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/colts-qb-luck-out-2-6-weeks-with-lacerated-kidney/ |archive-date=November 17, 2015 |access-date=November 10, 2015 |website=Sportsnet}} However, the recovery process took much longer than expected and Luck did not return for the rest of the season. The Colts failed to make the playoffs for the first time with Luck, ending the season 8–8.{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2015 |title=Colts QB Luck not cleared to play against Titans |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/14467635/indianapolis-colts-rule-andrew-luck-tennessee-titans |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163827/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/14467635/indianapolis-colts-rule-andrew-luck-tennessee-titans |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} He was ranked 92nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2016-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108032657/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2016-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On June 29, the Colts announced Luck had signed a six-year extension worth $140 million, with $87 million guaranteed, making him the highest paid player in the league.{{Cite web |last=Graziano |first=Dan |date=June 29, 2016 |title=Andrew Luck got paid, but he should have held out for more |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/16621472/andrew-luck-indianapolis-colts-87-million-guaranteed-contract-letdown-future-quarterbacks |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163827/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/16621472/andrew-luck-indianapolis-colts-87-million-guaranteed-contract-letdown-future-quarterbacks |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=June 29, 2016 |title=Andrew Luck signs six-year, $140 million Colts contract |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-signs-six-year-140-million-colts-contract-0ap3000000672131 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607045903/https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-signs-six-year-140-million-colts-contract-0ap3000000672131 |archive-date=June 7, 2020 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |website=NFL.com}} In a 41–10 win over the New York Jets in Week 13, Luck passed for 278 yards and four touchdowns, which earned him the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award.{{Cite web |last=Bowen |first=Kevin |date=December 7, 2016 |title=Andrew Luck Named AFC Offensive Player Of The Week |url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Andrew-Luck-Named-AFC-Offensive-Player-Of-The-Week/6ba2ae62-60dc-4ef4-bab5-fac9bb7c97f5?sf45296272=1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902190525/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Andrew-Luck-Named-AFC-Offensive-Player-Of-The-Week/6ba2ae62-60dc-4ef4-bab5-fac9bb7c97f5?sf45296272=1 |archive-date=September 2, 2017 |access-date=December 7, 2016 |website=colts.com}}{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Edward |date=December 7, 2016 |title=Andrew Luck headlines NFL Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-among-nfl-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000752902 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163831/https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-among-nfl-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000752902 |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} In the 2016 season, Luck threw for 4,240 yards and 31 touchdowns, and a career-high 63.5 completion percentage, despite missing a game due to a concussion.{{Cite web |title=Andrew Luck 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LuckAn00/gamelog/2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708221448/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LuckAn00/gamelog/2016 |archive-date=July 8, 2017 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was also ranked 51st by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2017-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929231923/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2017-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=September 29, 2017 |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Shortly following the 2016 season, Luck underwent surgery to repair an issue with his right (throwing) shoulder that had been lingering since 2015.{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Mike |date=January 19, 2017 |title=Andrew Luck has surgery to fix right shoulder |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18508604/andrew-luck-indianapolis-colts-undergoes-shoulder-surgery |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170119224408/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18508604/andrew-luck-indianapolis-colts-undergoes-shoulder-surgery |archive-date=January 19, 2017 |access-date=January 19, 2017 |website=ESPN.com}}

Following surgery on his shoulder during the off-season, Luck was held out of training camp and the preseason, and it was announced he was to miss regular season games.{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=September 4, 2017 |title=Colts GM: Andrew Luck will not play Week 1 vs. Rams |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-gm-andrew-luck-will-not-play-week-1-vs-rams-0ap3000000838891 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003195649/https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-gm-andrew-luck-will-not-play-week-1-vs-rams-0ap3000000838891 |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} Scott Tolzien started for the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, and the newly acquired Jacoby Brissett took over as the starter in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals. Following the Colts' Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Colts' general manager Chris Ballard stated that Luck would begin practicing but was not ready to fully return to games.{{Cite web |date=October 2, 2017 |title=Colts GM: Andrew Luck will return to practice this week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-gm-andrew-luck-will-return-to-practice-this-week-0ap3000000855781 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163827/https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-gm-andrew-luck-will-return-to-practice-this-week-0ap3000000855781 |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} On November 2, the Colts placed Luck on injured reserve, meaning that he was ruled out for the 2017 season.{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Andrew |date=November 2, 2017 |title=Colts To Place Andrew Luck On Injured Reserve |url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-To-Place-Andrew-Luck-On-Injured-Reserve/91f39778-f534-4ca4-8604-aac9767db261 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231043653/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-To-Place-Andrew-Luck-On-Injured-Reserve/91f39778-f534-4ca4-8604-aac9767db261 |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |access-date=November 2, 2017 |website=Colts.com}}{{Cite web |last=Rapoport |first=Ian |author-link=Ian Rapoport |date=November 4, 2017 |title=Andrew Luck advised not to throw for months to focus on rehab |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-advised-not-to-throw-for-months-to-focus-on-rehab-0ap3000000871706 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163830/https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-advised-not-to-throw-for-months-to-focus-on-rehab-0ap3000000871706 |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} On November 11, it was revealed that Luck was traveling to Europe to seek additional treatment for his previously injured shoulder.{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2017 |title=Andrew Luck to go to Europe for additional treatment |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-to-go-to-europe-for-additional-treatment-0ap3000000875137 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163828/https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-to-go-to-europe-for-additional-treatment-0ap3000000875137 |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} After returning to the U.S., Luck was put through a throwing program. This led him to travel to Los Angeles to go through rehab with a throwing coach. Ballard stated on February 7, 2018, that Luck would not need an additional surgery.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=February 7, 2018 |title=Colts GM: Andrew Luck doesn't need another surgery |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-gm-andrew-luck-doesn-t-need-another-surgery-0ap3000000915239 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}

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Luck started Week 1 on September 9, 2018, against the Cincinnati Bengals, his first game in 616 days. He had 319 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception, and set a career-high in completions with 39, but the Colts lost 34–23.{{Cite news |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=September 10, 2018 |title=Andrew Luck: Return to lineup was "overwhelming" |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/09/10/andrew-luck-return-to-lineup-was-overwhelming |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911113701/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/09/10/andrew-luck-return-to-lineup-was-overwhelming/ |archive-date=September 11, 2018 |access-date=October 2, 2018 |work=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}} In Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles, with the Colts down 20–16 with seconds left in the game, Luck, who threw for just 164 yards in the game, was replaced by backup Jacoby Brissett to attempt a Hail Mary pass from his own 46-yard line. Brissett overthrew several players in the back of the end zone and the Colts lost the game. The move was questioned by some journalists and fans, and led to some speculation about the health of Luck's shoulder, although head coach Frank Reich and Luck both said it was purely because Brissett had a stronger throwing arm.{{Cite news |last=Young |first=Shalise |date=September 23, 2018 |title=Still not 100 percent? Colts pull Andrew Luck off field for Hail Mary |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/still-not-100-percent-colts-pull-andrew-luck-off-field-hail-mary-play-203455728.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925121703/https://sports.yahoo.com/still-not-100-percent-colts-pull-andrew-luck-off-field-hail-mary-play-203455728.html |archive-date=September 25, 2018 |access-date=October 2, 2018 |work=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-US}} The following week against the Houston Texans, Luck threw for four touchdowns and career-highs in completions (40), attempts (62), and yards (464). He led the Colts back from down 28–10 in the third quarter, including a game-tying two point conversion with :51 left. However the team lost in overtime, 37–34, after Indianapolis failed to convert a 4th and 4 on their own 43 and the Texans kicked the game-winning field goal.{{Cite news |last=Ayello |first=Jim |date=September 30, 2018 |title=Frank Reich's questionable decisions lead to Colts' 37–34 overtime loss vs. Texans |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2018/09/30/indianapolis-colts-vs-houston-texans-frank-reichs-questionable-decisions-led-37-34-overtime-loss/1434940002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121181654/https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2018/09/30/indianapolis-colts-vs-houston-texans-frank-reichs-questionable-decisions-led-37-34-overtime-loss/1434940002/ |archive-date=November 21, 2018 |access-date=October 2, 2018 |work=Indianapolis Star |language=en}} In Week 5, on Thursday Night Football against the New England Patriots, he was 38-of-59 for 365 passing yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions as the Colts fell 38–24.{{Cite news |last=Doyel |first=Gregg |date=October 5, 2018 |title=Colts' Andrew Luck can't beat Patriots by himself |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2018/10/05/andrew-luck-cant-beat-new-england-patriots-himself-38-24-indianapolis-colts-loss/1501326002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010132301/https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2018/10/05/andrew-luck-cant-beat-new-england-patriots-himself-38-24-indianapolis-colts-loss/1501326002/ |archive-date=October 10, 2018 |access-date=October 10, 2018 |work=Indianapolis Star |language=en}} Luck's 121 passing attempts in Weeks 4–5 were the most over a two-game span in NFL history.{{Cite news |last=Bremer |first=George |date=October 6, 2018 |title=Colts seek balance to the (air) force |url=http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/colts-seek-balance-to-the-air-force/article_038b37fe-c99b-11e8-a053-1b0fec4c7dd0.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006235049/http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/colts-seek-balance-to-the-air-force/article_038b37fe-c99b-11e8-a053-1b0fec4c7dd0.html |archive-date=October 6, 2018 |access-date=October 10, 2018 |work=Herald Bulletin |language=en}} In Week 6, against the New York Jets, he had 301 passing yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions in the 42–34 loss.{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2018 |title=Colts' Andrew Luck: Comes up short in comeback |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/colts-andrew-luck-comes-up-short-in-comeback/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181211010644/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/colts-andrew-luck-comes-up-short-in-comeback/ |archive-date=December 11, 2018 |access-date=December 10, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}

After the 1–5 start to the season, Luck and the Colts went on a five-game winning streak.{{Cite web |title=2018 Indianapolis Colts Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/clt/2018.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190107164054/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/clt/2018.htm |archive-date=January 7, 2019 |access-date=December 10, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 7, he passed for 156 yards and four touchdowns in a 37–5 victory over the Buffalo Bills.{{Cite news |date=October 21, 2018 |title=Colts, Luck use efficient air show to blow out Bills 37–5 |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/colts-luck-use-efficient-air-show-to-blow-out-bills-37-5/ |access-date=December 10, 2018 |work=CBSSports.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} In the next two games, victories over the Oakland Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars, he passed for three touchdowns in both games.{{Cite web |last=Arnold |first=Geoffrey |date=October 29, 2018 |title=Andrew Luck's three TD passes leads the Indianapolis Colts past the hapless Oakland Raiders: Game recap, score, stats |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/index.ssf/2018/10/oakland_raiders_vs_indianapoli_1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181211052737/https://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/index.ssf/2018/10/oakland_raiders_vs_indianapoli_1.html |archive-date=December 11, 2018 |access-date=December 10, 2018 |website=OregonLive.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Marot |first=Michael |date=November 12, 2018 |title=Luck, Ebron lead Colts past struggling Jaguars 29–26 |url=https://apnews.com/ed08fb882ba64aceab98daffb5ca5482 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181211010242/https://apnews.com/ed08fb882ba64aceab98daffb5ca5482 |archive-date=December 11, 2018 |access-date=December 10, 2018 |website=AP NEWS}} In Week 11, Luck completed 23 of 29 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns, posting a 143.8 passer rating, in a 38–10 win over the Titans, earning him AFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Knoblauch |first=Austin |date=November 21, 2018 |title=Samson Ebukam, Saquon Barkley among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/samson-ebukam-saquon-barkley-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000990812 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202163830/https://www.nfl.com/news/samson-ebukam-saquon-barkley-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000990812 |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} In a Week 12 27–24 victory over the Miami Dolphins, Luck had his eight consecutive game with at least three passing touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Goss |first=Nick |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Luck closing in on Tom Brady NFL record |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/resurgent-colts-qb-andrew-luck-closing-tom-brady-nfl-record |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071533/https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/resurgent-colts-qb-andrew-luck-closing-tom-brady-nfl-record |archive-date=November 30, 2018 |access-date=December 10, 2018 |website=NBC Sports Boston}} In Week 16, Luck led a double-digit comeback against the New York Giants, the 21st fourth quarter comeback of his career, throwing a go-ahead score to Chester Rogers with 55 seconds left, and winning 28–27. The win put the Colts in position for a chance to earn a Wild Card playoff berth the following week in their matchup with the Titans.{{Cite web |last=Marot |first=Michael |date=December 24, 2018 |title=Luck keeps Colts in playoff hunt with 28–27 win over Giants |url=https://apnews.com/cac61b74ad3a425c8ca349a73ad988a3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124308/https://apnews.com/cac61b74ad3a425c8ca349a73ad988a3 |archive-date=February 9, 2019 |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=AP NEWS}} Luck also set a new record in single-season completions in the game, passing his previous mark of 380 in 2014.{{Cite web |last=Franklyn |first=Arden |date=December 24, 2018 |title=5 takeaways from Colts' 28–27 comeback win vs. Giants |url=https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/23/indianapolis-colts-new-york-giants-5-takeaways-week-16/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224220145/https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/23/indianapolis-colts-new-york-giants-5-takeaways-week-16/ |archive-date=December 24, 2018 |access-date=July 31, 2019 |website=Colts Wire |language=en}} The Colts defeated the Titans, earning a Wild Card berth and ending the season winning nine of ten games.{{Cite web |title=2018 Indianapolis Colts Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/clt/2018.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190107164054/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/clt/2018.htm |archive-date=January 7, 2019 |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Luck finished his first season back from injury with 4,593 passing yards, 39 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions.{{Cite web |last=Bremer |first=George |date=January 21, 2019 |title=Luck's comeback season earns national praise |url=https://www.sentinel-echo.com/cnhi_network/luck-s-comeback-season-earns-national-praise/article_bed0e52a-1db2-11e9-807c-6b59bd410aa5.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190909024925/https://www.sentinel-echo.com/cnhi_network/luck-s-comeback-season-earns-national-praise/article_bed0e52a-1db2-11e9-807c-6b59bd410aa5.html |archive-date=September 9, 2019 |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=The Sentinel-Echo |language=en}} Luck and the Colts upset the AFC South division champion Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round by a score of 21–7. In the victory, Luck passed for 222 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.{{Cite news |title=Luck has 2 TDs to lead Colts over Texans 21–7 in wild card |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/01/05/luck-has-2-tds-to-lead-colts-over-texans-21-7-in-wild-card/38850097/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106172542/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/01/05/luck-has-2-tds-to-lead-colts-over-texans-21-7-in-wild-card/38850097/ |archive-date=January 6, 2019 |access-date=January 22, 2019 |work=USA TODAY |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} In the Divisional Round, the Colts faced off against the AFC West champion Kansas City Chiefs. In what ended up being his final game, Luck passed for 203 yards and one touchdown, but the Colts fell to the Chiefs by a score of 31–13.{{Cite web |last=Skretta |first=Dave |date=January 13, 2019 |title=Chiefs roll past Colts 31–13 to reach AFC title game |url=https://apnews.com/4fe6101f388348119a19ae0a69ee7770 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190113080128/https://apnews.com/4fe6101f388348119a19ae0a69ee7770 |archive-date=January 13, 2019 |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=AP NEWS}}

At the end of the season, Luck was named to the fourth Pro Bowl of his career, as well as being given the National Football League Comeback Player of the Year Award by the Pro Football Writers Association.{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Andrew |date=January 18, 2019 |title=Andrew Luck Voted PFWA's 2018 NFL Comeback Player Of The Year |url=https://www.colts.com/news/andrew-luck-voted-pfwa-s-2018-nfl-comeback-player-of-the-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119121226/https://www.colts.com/news/andrew-luck-voted-pfwa-s-2018-nfl-comeback-player-of-the-year |archive-date=January 19, 2019 |access-date=January 18, 2019 |website=Colts.com}} He was ranked 20th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2019-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511024217/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2019-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

{{Quote box|width=30%|align=right|quote="To play quarterback, you're not allowed to worry about anything except the task at hand, and that seeps into other areas of life. It's not the healthiest way to live."|source= –Andrew Luck{{Cite magazine |last=Borba |first=Kevin |date=December 6, 2022 |title=Andrew Luck opens up about what led to him retiring from the NFL |url=https://www.si.com/college/stanford/nfl/andrew-luck-opens-up-about-what-led-to-him-retiring-from-the-nfl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208025059/https://www.si.com/college/stanford/nfl/andrew-luck-opens-up-about-what-led-to-him-retiring-from-the-nfl |archive-date=December 8, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}}}

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On August 24, 2019, after seven seasons and at the age of 29, Luck announced his retirement two weeks before the start of the season. At a press conference, he cited his recurrent cycle of injuries and rehabilitation as the primary reason,{{Cite web |last=Schwartz |first=Geoff |date=August 26, 2019 |title=I understand why Andrew Luck retired, because I've been in his shoes: Retired NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz describes just how awful it feels to go through the rigors of constant rehab |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2019/8/26/20832198/why-andrew-luck-retired-rehab-injuries |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930225207/https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2019/8/26/20832198/why-andrew-luck-retired-rehab-injuries |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=January 30, 2020 |website=SB Nation}} saying:

I've been stuck in this process. I haven't been able to live the life I want to live. It's taken the joy out of this game. The only way forward for me is to remove myself from football. This is not an easy decision. It's the hardest decision of my life. But it is the right decision for me.{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Mike |date=24 August 2019 |title=Luck retires, calls decision 'hardest of my life' |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27456682/luck-retires-calls-decision-hardest-my-life |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930225210/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27456682/luck-retires-calls-decision-hardest-my-life |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=August 24, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}}

Due to retiring at the age of 29, Luck is considered by some to be among the best professional athletes to end their career during their prime.{{Cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=August 26, 2019 |title=NFL stars who retired early: Andrew Luck joins list of 10 other great players who stepped away in their prime |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-stars-who-retired-early-andrew-luck-joins-list-of-10-other-great-players-who-stepped-away-in-their-prime/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827060211/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-stars-who-retired-early-andrew-luck-joins-list-of-10-other-great-players-who-stepped-away-in-their-prime/ |archive-date=August 27, 2019 |access-date=August 28, 2019 |website=CBS Sports}}{{Cite web |last=Baker |first=Katie |date=August 26, 2019 |title=Andrew Luck and the Afterburn of Early Retirement |url=https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2019/8/26/20832885/andrew-luck-indianapolis-colts-early-athlete-retirements |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827040155/https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2019/8/26/20832885/andrew-luck-indianapolis-colts-early-athlete-retirements |archive-date=August 27, 2019 |access-date=August 28, 2019 |website=The Ringer}}

After very few public appearances and no interviews following his retirement, an ESPN article written by Seth Wickersham in December 2022 went into more detail about Luck's decision. Luck clarified that while injuries played a role, another factor was a desire to save his relationship with his wife, Nicole. According to Luck, the development required to become a top tier NFL caliber quarterback caused friction with Nicole. He ultimately chose his marriage over his career.

• 4× Pro Bowl (2012, 2013, 2014, 2018)
• NFL passing touchdowns leader (2014)
• NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2018)
• 2× AFC Offensive Player of the Month (November 2014, November 2018)
• 5× AFC Offensive Player of the Week (Week 9, 2012; Week 7, 2013; Week 3, 2014; Week 13, 2016; Week 11, 2018)
• 3× Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week (Week 3, 2012; Week 5, 2012; Week 8, 2012)

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• Most passing yards by a rookie in a single season (4,374)
• Most game-winning drives by a rookie quarterback (7){{Cite web |title=Most game-winning drives by a rookie quarterback, single season, NFL history |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/vKI4i |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930225211/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=vKI4i |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=January 30, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
• Most passing yards for a quarterback through his first 5 postseason games (1,703){{Cite web |date=January 11, 2015 |title=ESPN Stats & Info on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/554446056407437313 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306041520/https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/554446056407437313 |archive-date=March 6, 2016 |access-date=January 11, 2015 |website=Twitter}}
• Most consecutive 350-yard passing games on the road (5)
• First quarterback to throw for more than 350 yards in five consecutive road games{{Cite news |last=Hartstein |first=Larry |date=November 3, 2014 |title=Andrew Luck sets career high in TD passes with seven games left |url=http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/update/24782826/andrew-luck-sets-career-high-in-td-passes-with-seven-games-left |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104070413/http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/update/24782826/andrew-luck-sets-career-high-in-td-passes-with-seven-games-left |archive-date=November 4, 2014 |access-date=November 4, 2014 |work=CBSSports.com}}
• First quarterback to throw for 370 yards or more, 4 touchdowns, and have a completion percentage 70 percent or above in consecutive games
• Third player to throw for 3,000 yards in the first nine games, alongside Peyton Manning and Drew Brees (twice){{Cite web |last=Talbot |first=Desmond |date=November 3, 2014 |title=Colts Andrew Luck is breaking records tonight |url=http://nfldraftdiamonds.com/colts-andrew-luck-is-breaking-records-tonight/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104115619/http://nfldraftdiamonds.com/colts-andrew-luck-is-breaking-records-tonight/ |archive-date=November 4, 2014 |access-date=November 4, 2014 |website=NFL Draft Diamonds}}

• Most passing yards in a single season (4,761, 2014){{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Josh |date=December 28, 2014 |title=Andrew Luck Breaks Peyton Manning's Colts Franchise Record for Single-Season Passing Yards |url=http://www.stampedeblue.com/2014/12/28/7457399/andrew-luck-breaks-peyton-mannings-colts-franchise-record-for-single |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170704054846/https://www.stampedeblue.com/2014/12/28/7457399/andrew-luck-breaks-peyton-mannings-colts-franchise-record-for-single |archive-date=July 4, 2017 |access-date=April 21, 2015 |website=Stampede Blue}}
• Most passing yards by a rookie quarterback in a single season (4,374){{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts 2014 Media Guide |url=http://prod.static.colts.clubs.nfl.com/assets/docs/mediaguide/2014-mediaguide.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905191410/http://prod.static.colts.clubs.nfl.com/assets/docs/mediaguide/2014-mediaguide.pdf |archive-date=September 5, 2015 |access-date=April 21, 2015 |website=Colts.Clubs.NFL.com}}
• Most passing yards by a rookie quarterback in a single game (433)
• Most pass attempts by a rookie quarterback in a single season (627)
• Most pass completions by a rookie quarterback in a single season (339)
• Most pass completions by a rookie quarterback in a single game (31)
• Most passing touchdowns by a rookie quarterback in a single game (4)
• Highest passer rating by a rookie quarterback with a minimum of 100 attempts (76.5)
• Highest interception percentage by a rookie quarterback with a minimum of 100 attempts (2.87)

In March 2012, Nike, Inc. signed Luck to its roster of athletes.{{Cite web |date=March 12, 2012 |title=Nike signs quarterback Andrew Luck |url=http://nikeinc.com/news/nike-signs-quarterback-andrew-luck |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224100734/http://nikeinc.com/news/nike-signs-quarterback-andrew-luck |archive-date=December 24, 2013 |access-date=January 30, 2020 |website=Nike Inc.}}

In September 2013, Luck became a partner and investor in BodyArmor SuperDrink.{{Cite web |last=Boudway |first=Ira |date=September 17, 2013 |title=Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck Dumps Gatorade for a Stake in Uptart BODYARMOR |url=http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-09-17/colts-quarterback-andrew-luck-dumps-gatorade-for-a-stake-in-upstart-bodyarmor |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203033356/http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-09-17/colts-quarterback-andrew-luck-dumps-gatorade-for-a-stake-in-upstart-bodyarmor |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |access-date=November 21, 2013 |website=Business Week}}

After returning to school and completing his Master's degree, Luck became Stanford's general manager in November 2024.{{Cite news |last=Thamel |first=Pete |author-link=Pete Thamel |date=November 30, 2024 |title=Andrew Luck as Stanford's GM? What it means for the Cardinal and college football |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/42698084/andrew-luck-stanford-gm-means-cardinal-college-football |access-date=January 21, 2025 |work=ESPN |publisher=}} As one of his first acts as GM, Luck fired head football coach Troy Taylor on March 25, 2025, after two investigations into the latter's conduct towards female staffers.{{Cite web |last=Jeyarajah |first=Shehan |date=2025-03-25 |title=Andrew Luck makes decision to fire Stanford coach Troy Taylor after reports Taylor mistreated female staffers |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/andrew-luck-makes-decision-to-fire-stanford-coach-troy-taylor-after-reports-taylor-mistreated-female-staffers/ |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=CBS Sports |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Kamrani |first=Christopher |last2=Mandel |first2=Stewart |date=2025-03-25 |title=Stanford GM Andrew Luck fires football coach Troy Taylor following bullying investigations |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6219705/2025/03/25/stanford-fires-troy-taylor-andrew-luck/ |access-date=2025-03-26 |work=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} He then brought in Frank Reich, who had coached him in Indianapolis in his final year in the NFL, to replace Taylor as Stanford's new coach on an interim basis.{{Cite web |last=Dubow |first=Josh |date=2025-04-01 |title=Stanford introduces Frank Reich as interim football coach |url=https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/stanford-introduces-frank-reich-interim-football-coach/3833108/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=NBC Bay Area |language=en-US}}

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."{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Clifton |date=June 19, 2012 |title=Andrew Luck graduates from Stanford with architectural degree |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/story/2012-06-19/andrew-luck-graduates-stanford-degree-michelle-wie-indianapolis-colts |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191026102013/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/story/2012-06-19/andrew-luck-graduates-stanford-degree-michelle-wie-indianapolis-colts |archive-date=October 26, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2020 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en}}

He has stated that his favorite musician is Bruce Springsteen.{{Cite web |last=Kravitz |first=Bob |date=June 25, 2012 |title=Luck opens up on the beard, his phone and thoughts on Indy |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/colts/story/2012-06-25/luck-opens-up-on-the-beard-and-his-go-phone/55826972/1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150115101029/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/colts/story/2012-06-25/luck-opens-up-on-the-beard-and-his-go-phone/55826972/1 |archive-date=January 15, 2015 |access-date=January 30, 2020 |website=USA Today}} An avid reader, Luck became known as "the Colts' very own librarian", giving and suggesting books for his teammates; in 2012, he said his favorite book was Henri Charrière's Papillon, and he is a fan of Bernard Cornwell's historical fiction.{{Cite news |last=Clark |first=Kevin |date=November 4, 2015 |title=The Andrew Luck Book Club |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-andrew-luck-book-club-1446675595 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105032251/http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-andrew-luck-book-club-1446675595 |archive-date=November 5, 2015 |access-date=November 5, 2015 |work=The Wall Street Journal}}

On the field, Luck perplexed his opponents with unusual comments: when knocked down, he was in the habit of congratulating his opponent on the hit. After a hit by linebacker Ryan Kerrigan that caused a fumble and sent Luck scrambling for the ball, he was not able to congratulate Kerrigan right away and had to wait until later in the game "to tell Kerrigan how great he was doing". Kerrigan's reaction was later captured, "You want to say thank you but then you say 'wait a second—I'm not supposed to like you!'"{{Cite news |last=Clark |first=Kevin |date=December 16, 2014 |title=Andrew Luck: The NFL's Most Perplexing Trash Talker. The Colts Quarterback Drives Defenders Crazy by Offering Compliments; Head Games or Genuine Kindness? |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/andrew-luck-the-nfls-most-perplexing-trash-talker-1418663249 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105055644/http://www.wsj.com/articles/andrew-luck-the-nfls-most-perplexing-trash-talker-1418663249 |archive-date=November 5, 2015 |access-date=November 5, 2015 |work=The Wall Street Journal}}

On March 31, 2019, Luck married longtime girlfriend Nicole Pechanec.{{Cite web |date=March 31, 2019 |title=Andrew Luck wedding: Colts quarterback marries Nicole Pechanec |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2019/03/31/andrew-luck-wedding-nicole-pechanec/3323937002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401000447/https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2019/03/31/andrew-luck-wedding-nicole-pechanec/3323937002/ |archive-date=April 1, 2019 |access-date=August 26, 2019 |website=Indianapolis Star}} He announced on June 14, 2019, that they were expecting their first child.{{Cite web |last=Calabro |first=Dave |date=June 14, 2019 |title=Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, wife are pregnant |url=https://www.wthr.com/article/colts-quarterback-andrew-luck-wife-are-pregnant |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626214543/https://www.wthr.com/article/colts-quarterback-andrew-luck-wife-are-pregnant |archive-date=June 26, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2020 |website=13 WTHR Indianapolis}} The couple's first child, a daughter named Lucy, was born in November 2019.{{Cite web |last=Horner |first=Scott |date=November 22, 2019 |title=Ex-Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck's wife gives birth to couple's first child |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/11/22/andrew-luck-ex-colts-qbs-wife-gives-birth-daughter-lucy/4269024002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191124091557/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/11/22/andrew-luck-ex-colts-qbs-wife-gives-birth-daughter-lucy/4269024002/ |archive-date=November 24, 2019 |access-date=February 10, 2020 |website=USAToday}}

After his retirement, Luck continued to reside in Indianapolis with his family, but moved to the Bay Area in 2022 when he returned to Stanford.{{Cite web |last=Camenker |first=Jacob |date=October 6, 2022 |title=Where is Andrew Luck? Retired Colts QB back at Stanford three years after NFL departure |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nfl/news/andrew-luck-colts-qb-stanford-nfl/tdjfxbyrjzjtl2nhpl7lxp49 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120033325/https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nfl/news/andrew-luck-colts-qb-stanford-nfl/tdjfxbyrjzjtl2nhpl7lxp49 |archive-date=January 20, 2023 |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-US}} Until some time after his retirement, he used a flip phone. He is known to be very private, and has no social media presence. He enjoys cycling.{{Cite web |last=Keefer |first=Zak |date=July 11, 2022 |title=What happened to Andrew Luck? Our new series goes inside his rise, shocking retirement |url=https://theathletic.com/3406313/2022/07/11/andrew-luck-podcast-colts/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711121410/https://theathletic.com/3406313/2022/07/11/andrew-luck-podcast-colts/ |archive-date=July 11, 2022 |access-date=July 15, 2022 |website=The Athletic}}{{Cite web |last=Wickersham |first=Seth |date=December 6, 2022 |title=Andrew Luck finally reveals why he walked away from the NFL |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/insider/story/_/id/35163936/andrew-luck-reveals-why-walked-away-nfl |access-date=February 17, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}

In August 2022, Luck re-enrolled at Stanford as a graduate student, pursuing a master's degree in education.{{Cite web |last=Taha |first=Jibriel |date=August 29, 2022 |title=Andrew Luck is returning to Stanford as a grad student, David Shaw confirms |url=https://stanforddaily.com/2022/08/29/andrew-luck-is-returning-to-stanford-as-grad-student/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901233521/https://stanforddaily.com/2022/08/29/andrew-luck-is-returning-to-stanford-as-grad-student/?utm_campaign=digest&utm_medium=email&utm_source=mailchimp&utm_content=Sep-01-2022%3Futm_campaign%3Ddigest&utm_medium=email&utm_source=mailchimp&utm_content=Sep-01-2022 |archive-date=September 1, 2022 |access-date=September 1, 2022}} In 2023, Luck began serving as a part-time volunteer coach at nearby Palo Alto High School, working with the school's junior varsity team.{{Cite web |last=Deen |first=Safid |date=September 14, 2023 |title=Andrew Luck is back in football as a high school coach, while studying at Stanford |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/09/14/andrew-luck-high-school-football-assistant-coach-palo-alto/70854057007/ |access-date=September 15, 2023 |website=USA Today}}

In 2013, Luck appeared on the comedy series Parks and Recreation as himself alongside teammates Reggie Wayne, Anthony Castonzo, Robert Mathis, and Adam Vinatieri during the show's fifth season.{{Cite web |last=Lindquist |first=David |date=November 19, 2013 |title=Watch preview of Colts-themed "Parks and Rec" episode |url=http://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/movies/2013/11/19/andrew-luck-colts-nbc-amy-poehler/3644753/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719122945/https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/movies/2013/11/19/andrew-luck-colts-nbc-amy-poehler/3644753/ |archive-date=July 19, 2020 |access-date=March 27, 2015 |website=indystar.com}}

Starting in 2015, a parody Twitter account portrays Luck as an American Civil War-like soldier commenting on his career. Known as "Capt. Andrew Luck," this internet meme culminated in Luck appearing on the post-game broadcast dressed as the persona following a September 21, 2023, game between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants.{{Cite web |last=Gharib |first=Anthony |date=September 22, 2023 |title=Andrew Luck poked fun at a popular internet meme in a rare appearance |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38462472/andrew-luck-meme-resurfaces-49ers-giants-game |access-date=September 24, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} Luck praised the account in 2024, saying he wished he "had the humor and wit to pull off a social media account (like that)."{{cite news|last=Horner|first=Scott|url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2024/12/03/andrew-luck-discusses-retirement-from-colts-new-stanford-job-pat-mcafee-dan-patrick-show/76734842007/|title='Part of my identity died': Andrew Luck discusses Colts retirement, fatherhood, new job|newspaper=The Indianapolis Star|date=December 3, 2024|access-date=January 21, 2025}}

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