Former Stanford star Andrew Luck is returning to the Cardinal to become the football program’s general manager, Luck told ESPN. Luck has accepted a new role at Stanford, which will place him above the entire program and is a distinct evolution from the traditional college GM.

Andrew Luck is going back to school. Luck will be returning to Stanford to serve as the General Manager of the football program at his alma mater. Luck played quarterback at Stanford from 2008-2011 and the Colts made him the first pick of the 2012 draft.