Athlete Spotlight: Andrew Luck

After an outstanding career as Stanford's quarterback, leading the team to a 12-1 season and an Orange Bowl victory, he was the first overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. He earned over $107 million during his seven seasons with the Indianapolis Colts.

Meet Andrew Luck. In 2019, at  29, he retired from professional football, citing the physical and mental toll of injuries.

Here are some of his accomplishments beyond the football field:

• Returned to Stanford and completed a master's degree in education in 2023

• Appointed as the General Manager of Stanford's football program in November 2024, overseeing all aspects of the team.

• Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2022 and the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023.

• He launched his Andrew Luck Book Club in 2016 to share his love of reading and encourage literacy among all age groups.

• Partnered with Riley Hospital for Children, where he co-hosted camps. These camps promote healthy lifestyles among children through physical activities and education.

• Luck has supported Coaching Corps, an organization that recruits and trains volunteers to coach children in underserved communities. The organization aims to improve health, education, and social outcomes through sports.

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Andrew Luck’s journey shows that life after sports is a transition, not an end. He once said, “The reality is you have to learn who you are outside of being an athlete.” His path from the NFL to education and leadership inspires others to embrace change and discover new passions beyond the game.