Michael Vick agrees to become the next head coach at Norfolk State

Last updated: 2024/12/18 at 12:23 AM

BigP Published December 18, 2024

Former NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick has reached an agreement with Norfolk State to become its next head football coach, per sources.

The Virginian-Pilot reported on Dec. 16 that Norfolk State had interviewed the former NFL sensation to be its next coach, revealing Vick spoke to Norfolk State president Javaune Adams-Gaston and athletic director Melody Webb about the position.

“I know how to lead and I know what it takes,” Vick told the newspaper, saying Norfolk State — a historically Black school near his hometown of Newport News, Virginia — reached out to him about the position.

Norfolk State fired coach Dawson Odums in November after a 4-8 season.

While Vick has no coaching experience, the 44-year-old defined the quarterback position at Virginia Tech and with the Atlanta Falcons, combining a powerful throwing arm with deft feet and speed.

He carried the Hokies to the 1999 national title game, where they lost to Florida State 46-29.

Vick was selected by the Falcons with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft. He spent six years in Atlanta, reaching three Pro Bowls (2002, 2004 and 2005) and led the team to two playoff appearances, including the NFC Championship in 2004.

Vick was released from federal prison in 2009 after pleading guilty and serving his sentence for his role in a dog-fighting ring, and has since made advocating against animal cruelty a part of his mission. He then signed with the Philadelphia Eagles and, in 2010, posted more than 3,000 yards passing and nearly 700 yards rushing, with a total of 30 touchdowns.

After his 13th season and appearances with the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers, Vick retired in 2017 as the league’s all-time quarterback rushing leader. He’s been an NFL analyst for Fox Sports since his retirement.

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The Associated Press contributed to this article.