Andrew Luck is heading home as he takes on a new role at Stanford University. He will become the Stanford Football General Manager, effective immediately.
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Stanford University announced the news on Saturday with a press release. Luck's alma mater said that he will oversee all aspects of the Cardinal football program. He will work directly with head coach Troy Taylor.
His work will include recruiting and roster management. He will also work with Stanford leadership on fundraising, alumni relations, sponsorships, student-athlete support, and stadium experience.
"I am a product of this University, of Nerd Nation; I love this place," Luck said in a statement. "I believe deeply in Stanford's unique approach to athletics and academics and the opportunity to help drive our program back to the top.
"Coach Taylor has the team pointed in the right direction, and I cannot wait to work with him, the staff, and the best, brightest, and toughest football players in the world."
Luck spent three seasons as the quarterback for the Stanford Cardinals (2009-11). He redshirted in 2008. Luck was productive under center as he led the team to a 31-7 record. He was runner-up in Heisman Trophy voting in 2010 and '11.
Luck graduated from Stanford in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in architectural design. He headed to the NFL as the first overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. His task was replacing Peyton Manning on the Indianapolis Colts.
He spent seven seasons in the NFL — playing in six of them — while compiling an overall record of 53-33. Luck threw for more than 4,000 yards three times and led the league with 40 touchdowns in 2014. He led the Colts to four playoff appearances and a record of 4-4.
Luck's time in the NFL suddenly ended on Aug. 24, 2019. This is when he informed the Colts and owner Jim Irsay that he would retire. The news broke as the Colts played the Bears in a preseason game.
Luck remained away from the spotlight in the years following his sudden retirement, but he returned to Stanford University in 2023 to finish his master's degree. Now he returns once again while guiding the football program.
