When we take a look back at the best quarterbacks in the last decade the name Andrew Luck certainly is one of them. Andrew Luck is a former professional American footballer who during his run in the NFL played for seven years as a quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts. He was born in Washington, D.C. on September 12, As of now he is 33 years old. Luck's professional career in the NFL began in 2012 when he was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL draft of 2012. During his career Luck made many records and elevated his career to the top.
In 2012, after being selected by the Indianapolis Colts Luck signed a deal with them worth $22 million for four years. In the 2012 season in a game against the Chicago Bears Luck recorded the first ever touchdown pass and an interception of his NFL career where in the following match he completed 23 of 45 passes for 309 yards, a touchdown, and three interceptions. Luck continued his top notch performance for the Colts in the upcoming seasons and cemented himself as one of the most important players in the team. He was also ranked by his team members at 92nd in the list of Top players of NFL 2016.
In 2016 Luck signed an extension deal with the Colts worth $140 million for six years. In the following season of 2016, Luck had to undergo a shoulder injury and due to that, he was not able to play in the 2017 season. Luck made his return in the 2018 season in a match against the Cincinnati Bengals where in the following match he recorded 319 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. He continued his excellent performance throughout his career with the Indianapolis Colts and he finished his final season in 2018 where in the following season he recorded 4,593 passing yards, 39 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. In 2019, Andrew Luck Announced his retirement from professional football.
Andrew Luck’s College Career
Andrew Luck went to Standford University and played college football with the Stanford Cardinal football team. He received many athletic scholarships from many different colleges but ultimately he chose to go to Standford.
Luck, in his freshman year in the 2009 season, was named as the starting quarterback, he kept improving his skills and kept showcasing brilliant performances throughout the season. Luck finished his freshman year with 2,929 offensive yards. He quickly made himself one of the top stars in his team and kept performing excellently in the upcoming seasons where in the 2010 season, Luck was considered as one of the best players in the entire college football. In 2011 for the second time, he was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy. Luck finished his last season with the Stanford Cardinal football team on a high note and in 2012 he announced that he would enter the upcoming draft NFL of 2012.
Whether it has been NFL or College football Andrew Luck has been a game-changing player in every game he has played. coming into the NFL After having a successful college career and with his fantastic physical attributes he was seen as one of the top players. He weighs around 109 kg and is 6 feet 4 inches tall. Although he has retired from professional football he already has cemented himself as one the best players in the NFL.
FAQs
A. Andrew Luck retired from football because of mental and family issues.
A. The estimated net worth of Andrew Luck in 2023 is around $40 million.
A. No Andrew Luck has never won the Heisman Trophy.
A. Yes Andrew Luck is married to Nicole Pechanec.
