Michael Vick

Bio

Michael Vick was a transcendent player at Virginia Tech. With electrifying speed as well as amazing arm strength, he was the ultimate dual threat and revolutionized the quarterback position. Vick was selected as a First Team All-American in 1999 as a redshirt freshman, making him the first Tech freshman to ever achieve the honor. Playing for Hall of Fame coach Frank Beamer and with Hall of Fame teammate Corey Moore anchoring the defense, Vick helped guide Tech to the school's first ever 11-0 regular season in 1999 and its first appearance in a national championship game, the Sugar Bowl against Florida State. Vick's efforts in 1999 included leading the nation in passing efficiency (180.37), which set an NCAA record for a freshman. He completed 59.2 percent of his passes for 1,840 yards and 12 touchdowns while adding 585 yards and eight touchdowns rushing. He finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting while also claiming the ESPY as the top college football player. The Hokies finished No. 2 in the nation in 1999. As a redshirt sophomore, Vick completed 87 of 161 passes for 1,234 yards and eight touchdowns while rushing for 617 yards and eight more touchdowns. He closed out his college career as the MVP in a Gator Bowl victory over Clemson with a final No. 6 ranking. A two-time All-Big East performer (First Team in 1999, Second Team in 2000), Vick guided the Hokies to the conference title in 1999 as the Big East Offensive Player of the Year and the Big East Rookie of the Year. During his two seasons in Blacksburg, the Hokies posted a 22-2 overall record. Vick set Hokie records for yards-per-completion (20.4) yards-per-attempt (12.1), and passing efficiency (180.4).

Career Highlights

• 2000 Heisman Trophy - Sixth
• 1999 All-Conference
• 1999 Atlantic Coast Conference MVP
• 1999 First Team All-America
• 1999 Heisman Trophy - Third