Andrew Luck

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/andrew-luck

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Andrew Luck born?September 12, 1989
2. Where was Andrew Luck born?Charlotte, North Carolina
3. What is the college?Stanford University
4. What is the NFL draft position?1st overall pick in 2012
5. What position did Andrew Luck play in football?Andrew Luck was a quarterback, the player who throws the ball to start plays.
6. Why did Andrew Luck retire from the NFL?He had many shoulder and leg injuries that hurt his body, so he decided to stop playing to keep healthy.

Draft Prospect: A player considered highly likely to be selected in a professional sports draft based on their performance and potential.
AFC Championship Game: The final playoff game in the American Football Conference to determine who advances to the Super Bowl.
Alma Mater: The school, college, or university that a person formerly attended.
Resilience: The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.