Former Colts quarterback Andrew Luck desires to give back to football and is currently coaching a high school team

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Andrew Luck, the former Indianapolis Colts quarterback, made waves when he abruptly retired from professional football shortly before the start of the 2023 NFL season.

At the time, he cited a lack of enjoyment from the game as the reason for leaving. Luck has now returned to the field, this time as a part-time coach at Palo Alto High School in California.

Luck, who attended nearby Stanford University, is passing on his extensive football expertise to the next generation of athletes.

Twice a week, he shares his knowledge mere steps from where he once starred as the Cardinal quarterback. Luck led Stanford to a 31-8 record and twice received the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year award.

Luck, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, has a promising pro career with excellent statistics. However, ailments eventually took their toll, prompting his retirement in 2019.

After a few years away from the game, Luck has taken the initial steps toward returning to football, this time as a mentor to young athletes in Palo Alto.

Here’s former Colts QB Andrew Luck explaining what led him to become a volunteer high school coach in Palo Alto. Great perspective here. pic.twitter.com/G71oXM4h7y

— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) April 12, 2024

Andrew Luck came to Indianapolis to attend Chuck Pagano’s annual cancer-research fundraiser. Luck stated his appreciation for the city and want to incorporate football into his life.

He retired from the NFL in 2019 after suffering injuries to his shoulder and calf.

Despite his retirement, Luck swiftly moved on to become a father, get a master’s degree, and work as a part-time football coach.

He has also been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. During his NFL career, Luck led the Colts to four postseason victories, including a shocking AFC title game appearance in 2014.

He considered himself lucky to play for a team that had a championship-caliber level and had legendary players like Peyton Manning, Adam Vinatieri, Reggie Wayne, Dwight Freeney, and Robert Mathis.

Although Luck never considered a comeback, he believes Indianapolis is a big part of who he is.

Fans reacted as follows.

Genuinely… every time this man speaks publicly post-retirement, I indulge in thinking about those who booed him squirm with regret. Exemplary human.

— Jean Hall Gaultier (@johnnyghall) April 12, 2024

Still to this day, I think that Andrew Luck is one of the most unique QBs in @nfl history. Playing football was mearly one of his many interests (a major one) but not the only one.

— brent smith (@brentsmith1021) April 13, 2024

It’s hard to NOT like him.

— Drew Story (@drewmike6) April 12, 2024

Hope he don’t quit on his High School team.

— Joe the Colts Guy (@joethecoltsguy) April 12, 2024

This guy is grounded. Good on him!

— edge gutz (@gutzedge) April 13, 2024

This might sound wishful thinking…

but is Andrew Luck thinking of coming back to the NFL as a head coach? Or at least, would entertain the idea?

— Max Keebs (@KeebsMax) April 13, 2024

I’m calling my shot. Andrew Luck will eventually become the commissioner of the National Football League.

— Hand of the King (@TheKingsHand7) April 13, 2024

Considering he got over 100 million for the short amount of time he played he could volunteer for anything

— Brian Bright (@BrianBrigh5393) April 13, 2024

I and many many people would be happy to volunteer if someone wrote a 25 million dollar check a few years ago go figure ty

— bob m (@mrrlm26) April 13, 2024