Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick, a native Virginian, is stepping into the college coaching ranks, accepting the head coaching position at Norfolk State University. Vick, who has no prior official coaching experience, replaces Dawson Odums after a four-season stint. Vick's journey to coaching began with an internship with the Kansas City Chiefs and later transitioned into media work with Fox Sports.
Former Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is the latest star player to make the jump directly into the college head coaching ranks.
Norfolk State finished its 2024 season at 4–8 with a 2–3 conference record in the MEAC. Coach Dawson Odums was fired after four seasons at a 15–30 record with the Spartans. The Spartans hand over their program to Vick, who has never held an official coaching role at any level. He previously served as an intern early in Andy Reid's tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs, but has primarily worked in media at Fox Sports since his retirement from the NFL.
While coaching is new to Vick, he is a football icon in his native Virginia, growing up just outside of Norfolk in Newport News before becoming a national star at Virginia Tech. As a redshirt freshman, he led the Hokies to an appearance in the 2000 BCS national title game. He finished third in Heisman voting that season.
Vick would go on to become the No. 1 pick in the 2001 NFL draft. He was a four-time Pro Bowler as a member of the Falcons and Eagles.
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