Michael Vick, one of the most electrifying and influential quarterbacks in the history of college football, has officially taken his place among the sport’s immortals.
On December 9, the former Virginia Tech star and current Norfolk State head coach was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame during the National Football Foundation’s 67th Annual Awards Dinner at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
It’s an honor decades in the making, and one that cements Vick’s legacy as a player who didn’t just win games… he changed the game.
Forever Grateful 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/75uIjfS4KK
— Michael Vick (@MichaelVick) December 11, 2025
Vick arrived at Virginia Tech in 1999 and immediately became a national sensation. As a redshirt freshman, he posted an NCAA-leading 180.4 passer efficiency rating, still one of the best rookie seasons ever, and guided the Hokies to an undefeated regular season and a berth in the BCS National Championship game.
His combination of arm strength, vision, and almost superhuman speed made him must-see TV. Opponents tried to contain him. Fans tuned in to witness him. Broadcasters ran out of superlatives.
His impact went beyond stats. Vick introduced a style of quarterback play that reshaped college football and influenced generations to come.
After the 2000 season, the Atlanta Falcons traded up to select Vick with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft. He quickly became a franchise cornerstone, a cultural icon, and one of the most electric athletes in the league.
During his time in Atlanta, Vick made history as the first quarterback to rush for 1,000 yards in a single season, led the Falcons to the NFC Championship game in 2004, and became the first QB to defeat the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in a postseason matchup.
He finished his Falcons career with 11,505 passing yards and 3,859 rushing yards, leaving an imprint on the NFL that was as unforgettable and transformational as the impact he made in college.
Now serving as the head coach at Norfolk State University, Vick’s Hall of Fame induction highlights the next chapter of his legacy. He’s no longer just the superstar whose athleticism redefined a position; he’s the mentor guiding young men through the same game that once shaped him.
This year’s induction class includes another giant of the sport, Michael Strahan, reinforcing the ongoing recognition of Black excellence in college football, on and off the field.
Congratulations, Michael!
