Michael Vick QB Rushing Record

Lore & Background

Vick's NFL career came to a halt in 2007 after he pleaded guilty for his involvement in a dog fighting ring and spent 21 months in federal prison. He was released by the Falcons shortly before leaving prison. After serving his sentence, Vick signed with the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2009 season. As a member of the Eagles for five years, he had his greatest statistical season and led the team to a division title in 2010, earning him Comeback Player of the Year and a fourth Pro Bowl selection. In his final two seasons, Vick played for the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers, primarily as a backup. He officially retired in 2017 after spending the 2016 season as a free agent. After retiring as a player, Vick pursued a coaching career and was named the head football coach at Norfolk State in 2024.

In Their Own Story

The Georgia Dome hummed with anticipation as the third quarter wore on, the air thick with humidity and noise. Michael Vick took the snap, the pocket collapsing instantly around him. Instead of panicking, he dropped back just enough, his eyes scanning the chaos before he spotted a seam in the defensive line. With a sudden burst of acceleration that left defenders grasping at empty jerseys, he rocketed down the sideline. The roar of the crowd grew deafening as he crossed the goal line, a blur of red and black turning a desperate scramble into another chapter of Falcons history.

Reader's Guide

Vick was born in Newport News, Virginia, and grew up in the Ridley Circle Homes public housing project. He attended Homer L. Ferguson High School and later Warwick High School, where he passed for 4,846 yards with 43 touchdowns and added 1,048 yards and 18 scores on the ground. He played college football at Virginia Tech, leading the Hokies to an 11–0 undefeated season and a BCS national title game appearance in 1999. Vick led the NCAA in passing efficiency in 1999 (180.4) and finished third in Heisman Trophy voting that year. In 2000, he rushed for a career-high 210 yards against Boston College. Vick was selected first overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2001 NFL draft and signed a six-year $62 million contract. He made his NFL debut on September 9, 2001, and scored his first NFL touchdown on a two-yard rush on September 23, 2001.

Did You Know?

• Vick is the all-time leader in NFL quarterback rushing yards and held that mark at the time of his retirement.
• He was the second African-American quarterback to be taken with the top pick in the NFL draft.
• Vick ran the 40-yard dash in 4.33 seconds at his Pro Day, but it is not definitively the fastest-ever for an NFL quarterback.
• He was selected in the 30th round of the 2000 MLB draft by the Colorado Rockies despite not playing baseball since the eighth grade.
• Vick was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2025.