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Andrew deserves his Luck

With the first overall pick in the NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts have selected Stanford’s star quarterback, Andrew Luck, effectively concluding the Peyton Manning era.

The Colts are optimistic that Luck, a two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up, can uphold the legacy established during over a decade of Manning’s leadership, who was released by Indianapolis in March after 14 seasons.

“I am eager to begin my journey with the Colts,” Luck expressed.

“It is an incredible honor for me to represent this city and be part of this team.”

Regarded as the most dependable quarterback prospect to emerge from college since the arrival of his predecessor in 1998, Luck boasts an impressive track record.

During his three years as Stanford’s starting quarterback, Luck amassed 9,430 yards and 82 touchdowns while completing 67% of his passes, achieving completion rates exceeding 70% in the last two seasons.

At just 22 years old, Luck becomes the first Stanford player to be the top pick in the draft since the iconic quarterback John Elway in 1983.

This marks the 10th occurrence in the last 12 years, and the fourth consecutive year, that a quarterback has been the first player chosen in the draft.

by Buford Balony

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