Leading up to the 2012 NFL Draft, Stanford product Andrew Luck was considered one of the most coveted pro prospects in years. His size, athleticism, intangibles, and decision-making ability had evaluators salivating. Ultimately, the Indianapolis Colts selected Luck first overall in a no-brainer move. Despite the pressure of succeeding Peyton Manning, Luck excelled in his first season, breaking the rookie single-season passing record with 4,374 yards.
After a strong rookie campaign, Luck’s career trajectory remained on a steady incline the next two seasons. In 2014, he threw for 4,761 passing yards and led the NFL with 40 passing touchdowns.