Report: Michael Vick in talks to become Norfolk State football head coach

Former NFL All-Pro and Virginia Tech legend Michael Vick reportedly interviewed for the Norfolk State head coaching vacancy, per The Virginian Pilot.

“Speaking from his Florida home, Vick told The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press that he has spoken with university president Javaune Adams-Gaston and Spartans athletic director Melody Webb and that he expects resolution ‘soon,'” the report read. “Vick said Norfolk State officials reached out to him and that he is intrigued by the potential opportunity of giving back to the Hampton Roads community that has long supported him.”

Vick has no formal college football coaching experience and is currently an analyst for the NFL on FOX, starring on Fox NFL Kickoff since 2017.

“I know how to lead and I know what it takes,” Vick told The Pilot. He also said he would hire a seasoned staff to help him transition to the position.

Norfolk State recently dismissed head coach Dawson Odums on November 26th. He compiled a 15-31 record during his four seasons.

Vick starred in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers from 2001-15.

Following the 2006 season with the Falcons, Vick was suspended and pled guilty to federal charges amid a dog fighting investigation. After serving his prison sentence, Vick returned to the NFL and signed with the Eagles in 2009.

While he was electric and a three-time Pro Bowler with the Falcons, Vick saw a career resurgence under Andy Reid once he was named the starter in 2010 in Philadelphia. He led the Eagles to an NFC East title that season and found success under Chip Kelly in 2013 before being sidelined with an injury.

However, just as injuries derailed some early career success, Vick’s injuries caught up to him in 2013 and he eventually was let go by Philadelphia and ended his career as a backup with the Jets and Steelers the next two seasons.

A former No. 1 overall pick out of Virginia Tech, Vick won the Archie Griffin Award and was a First-Team All-American member in 1999.

Vick ended his pro career with 22,464 yards, 133 touchdowns, 88 interceptions, a 56.2% completion percentage, 6,109 rushing yards and 36 rushing touchdowns.