Andrew Luck was drafted No. 1 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Stanford. 86 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 72 career approximate value

2012 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 1 · #1 overall

Andrew Luck Stanford Draft

Andrew Luck was drafted No. 1 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Stanford. 86 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 72 career approximate value

4× Pro Bowl

Overall pick
#1
Round
1
Draft class
2012
NFL games
86
Years as starter
5
Career AV
725th at Stanford
Pro Bowls
4

The pick

How Andrew Luck came off the board in 2012.

Drafted by

Indianapolis Colts

Rd 1, Pick 1 · #1 overall · AFC South

Full 2012 draft class (253 picks)
Position
Quarterback QB
Measurables
6'4" · 234 lbs
Hometown
Houston, TX
Pre-draft board
No. 1 prospect99.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

86 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 72 career approximate value

Games played
86
Seasons as a starter
5
Career approximate value
725th among Stanford picks
AV with the drafting club
72100% of career value
Final season
20186 years after the draft
Accolades
4× Pro Bowl

Around pick 1

Who came off the board on either side of Andrew Luck.

Stanford in the 2012 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other QB picks from Stanford

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Andrew Luck in the 2012 NFL Draft

Andrew Luck is a Quarterback out of Stanford selected No. 1 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2012 NFL Draft. 86 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 72 career approximate value Stanford has produced 149 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

Frequently asked questions

Where was Andrew Luck drafted?

Andrew Luck was selected No. 1 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/andrew-luck.

What college did Andrew Luck play for?

Andrew Luck played college football at Stanford in the Pac-12. See every Stanford draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/stanford-cardinal.

How did Andrew Luck's NFL career turn out?

86 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 72 career approximate value Accolades: 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/andrew-luck.