Michael Vick Profile
Michael Vick is a former professional American football quarterback working for FOX NFL KICKOFF. He is also the contributor to FS1’s NFL coverage across all studio programming.
Michael Vick Education
Vick attended Newport News, Virginia’s Homer L. Ferguson High School. He impressed many with his athletic ability as a freshman, throwing for over 400 yards in a game that year. Coach Tommy Reamon assisted Vick in making his decision between Syracuse University and Virginia Tech. Vick was sold on the school’s proximity to family and friends by Reamon. Vick chose Virginia Tech, where he was a walk-on quarterback in 1999.
Michael Vick Career
Vick serves as an analyst for FOX NFL KICKOFF, FOX’s one-hour NFL pregame show airing on Sundays during the NFL season. He was the first overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Throughout his career, he had an impact on the game and the league with the unique aspects he brought to his position, paving the way for future quarterback generations.
Vick made three Pro Bowls with the Falcons (2002, 2004, and 2005) and led the team to two playoff appearances, including the NFC Championship in 2004. Vick had one of his best seasons in Atlanta, breaking the single-season rushing record for a quarterback and becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season.
Vick went on to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he threw for over 3,000 yards and rushed for nearly 700 yards, totaling 30 touchdowns, earning the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award and selection to his fourth Pro Bowl.
Vick retired in 2017 as the league’s all-time quarterback rushing leader with more than 6,100 yards on the ground, 22,000 yards in the air, and a career passer rating of 80.5 with 169 career touchdowns after his 13th season and appearances with the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Quick Facts About Michael Vick
| Age | 43 years old as of 2023 |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Kijafa Vick |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Vick led the Virginia Tech Hokies to an undefeated season and the Bowl Championship Series national championship game as a redshirt freshman. In 1999, he led the NCAA in passing efficiency, setting a freshman record (180.4) and ranking third all-time. Vick also received an ESPY Award as the nation’s best college player, as well as the inaugural Archie Griffin Award as college football’s most valuable player.
Michael Vick Age
Vick is 43 years old as of 2023. He was born on 26 June 1980 in Newport News, Virginia, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 26 June every year.
Michael Vick Height
Vick stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches(1.83 m).
Michael Vick Family
Vick was born as the second of four children to Brenda Vick and Michael Boddie, who were both unmarried teenagers at the time His mother worked two jobs, received public assistance, and received help from her parents, while his father worked long hours as a sandblaster and spray-painter in the shipyards. They married when Michael was about five years old, but the children chose to keep their surname “Vick.” The family lived in the Ridley Circle Homes, a public housing project in the East End of the port city’s financially depressed and crime-ridden neighborhood.
Michael Vick Wife
Michael and Kijafa Vick, nee Kijafa Frink, met in a Virginia club and married in 2011. They have three children together: two daughters named Jada and London, and a son named Michael Vick Jr., born in 2017.
Michael Vick Salary
Being one of the top sports analysts for FOX Sports, Vick earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Michael Vick’s Net Worth
Vick has an estimated net worth of $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a FOX NFL Studio Analyst.
Michael Vick retired
In 2016, Vick announced he would play one more season in the NFL. However, after not signing with a team all season, he officially announced his retirement from professional football on February 3, 2017. On June 12, 2017, Vick retired as an Atlanta Falcon.
Michael Vick Forty Yard Dash
During Michael’s Pro Day workout, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.33 seconds which is clocked as low as 4.25 being the fastest-ever for an NFL quarterback. He was also the first African-American quarterback to be taken with the top pick.
Michael Vick Bankruptcy
Michael sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 7, 2008 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. He sought bankruptcy after he failed to work out a consensual resolutions his creditors. He owed a total of $12.8 million without collateral backing their claims. Some of the creditors were Joel Enterprises Inc., owed $4.5 million and owed $3.75 million for a pro-rated signing bonus.
Michael Vick Stats
Yards: 22,464
Rushing yards: 6,109
Passer rating: 80.4
Rushing touchdowns: 36
Interceptions: 88
Michael Vick teams
Here is a list of all the teams that Vick played for:
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- the Atlanta Falcons
Michael Vick FOX Sports
At FOX Sports Vick works alongside;
- Bob Pockrass
- Tony Pedregon
- Phil Parsons
- AJ Pierzynski
- Kristina Pink
- David Ortiz
- Raoul Ortiz
- Pam Oliver
- Laura Okmin
- Joy Taylor
- Nick Wright
- Katie Witham
- Dave Wannstedt
- Sara Walsh
- Jonathan Vilma