Andrew Luck shocked the NFL world six years ago by retiring from professional football at the age of 30. Six years later, Luck is reflecting on his decision. The former No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick, who starred at Stanford before playing in the league for the Indianapolis Colts,

Six years later, Luck spoke to The Athletic about his decision, and he summed up his retirement choice in five simple words: Injuries had robbed Luck of the joy that his favorite thing brought to him, and he needed to step away.

Andrew Luck is enjoying his new life. Years after retiring from the NFL, former Indianapolis Colts quarterback and Stanford football legend has taken a new job as the general manager of the Cardinal football program, where he will be tasked with rejuvenating a program that has struggled in recent seasons.