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Vick earns second Hall of Fame induction in one week

Free Press staff report | 1/30/2025, 6 p.m.
Norfolk State football head coach Michael Vick has been selected for induction into the National High School Football Hall of …
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Norfolk State football head coach Michael Vick has been selected for induction into the National High School Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class, the organization announced Wednesday. This marks Vick’s second Hall of Fame selection in just one week, following his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Vick’s high school career at Warwick High School in Newport News remains legendary. As the starting quarterback for the Raiders, he threw for 4,846 yards and 43 touchdowns while rushing for 1,048 yards and 18 touchdowns. His combination of arm strength, speed and agility made him one of the top recruits in the state.

Vick continued his career at Virginia Tech, where he redefined the quarterback position. His play helped the Hokies reach the 2000 BCS National Championship Game, earning national recognition for his dual-threat ability as both a passer and a runner.

The Atlanta Falcons selected Vick with the first overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft, making him the first quarterback drafted in that spot as a predominantly running quarterback. Over his 13-year NFL career, Vick became the league’s all-time leading rusher among quarterbacks and earned four Pro Bowl selections.

Vick will be honored at the National High School Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony June 14, in Canton, Ohio. His induction to the College Football Hall of Fame will take place Dec. 9 in Las Vegas.