Michael Vick is venturing into the teaching world. The former NFL and Virginia Tech star is about to change into the subsequent head coach at Norfolk State, The Virginian-Pilot’s David Teel and Michael Sauls reported.
Vick’s title got here up in reference to a number of school teaching jobs this week. Norfolk State emerged as an choice on Monday, however he additionally held talks with Sacramento State, in keeping with ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Vick performed within the NFL from 2001-06 and 2009-15, however doesn’t have any formal teaching expertise. In 2019, he briefly served as an advisor to the Atlanta Legends within the AAF, however in any other case has by no means been concerned in teaching. That will now change as he takes over at Norfolk State.
Vick shined at Virginia Tech from 1998-2000, the place he put collectively a banner 1999 season. He received the Big East Offensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year as a redshirt freshman whereas additionally turning into a primary group All-American. He then grew to become the No. 1 general decide within the 2001 NFL Draft when the Atlanta Falcons chosen him atop the board.
Vick was some of the electrifying gamers throughout his profession with the Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers. He made 4 Pro Bowls and cemented himself as one of many high dual-threats within the league.
However, his profession wasn’t with out controversy. Vick was suspended for the 2007 and 2008 seasons for a violation of NFL coverage. He was concerned in a canine combating investigation and was indicted on each federal and Virginia state costs within the case. He pled responsible and later served 21 months in jail on account of the scandal.
The Falcons launched Vick in 2009, and after his time in jail, the Philadelphia Eagles signed him. In 2010, Vick put collectively a powerful season as he made a run to a different Pro Bowl and received the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year award.
Following his retirement, Michael Vick ventured into TV as an analyst for FOX. Now, he’s heading to Norfolk State to interchange Dawson Odoms, who went 4-8 this previous season earlier than the Spartans made a change.
