Michael Vick's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 13, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Michael Vick.

Michael Vick is a former NFL quarterback and current college football coach, notable for his exceptional rushing ability. He played college football at Virginia Tech, where he won the Archie Griffin Award. Drafted first overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 2001, he earned three Pro Bowl selections and led the team to multiple playoff appearances, including an NFC Championship Game. He was the NFL's all-time leader in quarterback rushing yards upon retirement. He currently serves as the head football coach for the Norfolk State Spartans.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1998: College Football Scholarship

In 1998, Michael Vick left the Newport News public housing projects with a college football scholarship in hand and was seen in the Newport News community as a success story.

1999: Awards and Recognition

In 1999, Michael Vick won an ESPY Award and the Archie Griffin Award, and was named Big East Offensive Player of the Year. He also finished third in Heisman Trophy voting.

2000: Sixth in Heisman Trophy voting

In the 2000 season, Michael Vick finished sixth in Heisman Trophy voting before leaving Virginia Tech to support his family.

January 4, 2003: Upset victory over the Green Bay Packers

On January 4, 2003, Michael Vick led the Falcons to an upset victory over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card Round.

October 31, 2004: First quarterback to pass for 250+ yards and rush for 100+ yards in the same game

On October 31, 2004, Michael Vick became the first quarterback to throw for more than 250 yards and rush for over 100 yards in the same game, during a game against the Denver Broncos.

2006: First quarterback to rush for over 1,000 yards in a single season

In 2006, Michael Vick became the first quarterback to rush for over 1,000 yards in a single season. Despite this record, the Falcons missed the playoffs.

2010: Comeback Player of the Year

In 2010, Michael Vick had his greatest statistical season with the Eagles, leading the team to a division title and earning him Comeback Player of the Year and a fourth Pro Bowl selection.

2010: Vick's performance against the Redskins

In a Week 10 Monday Night Football matchup against the Washington Redskins on November 14, 2010, Vick passed for 333 yards and four touchdowns, while rushing for 80 yards and another two touchdowns. He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week. The Pro Football Hall of Fame asked for his game jersey to display after he became the first player to pass for three touchdowns and rush for two touchdowns in the first half of a game.

January 27, 2011: Vick signs endorsement deal with Unequal Technologies

On January 27, 2011, Michael Vick signed a two-year endorsement deal with Unequal Technologies, a company that produces football pads, marking his first endorsement after being released from prison.

March 4, 2011: Vick wins Bert Bell Award

On March 4, 2011, Vick won the Bert Bell Award. Vick finished second in the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and NFL MVP, both awarded to Tom Brady.

July 1, 2011: Nike re-signs Vick as an athlete

On July 1, 2011, Nike officially re-signed Michael Vick as an athlete. Nike had been providing Vick with complimentary gear since October 2009. This marked the first time the company brought back an athlete after dropping him.

2013: Colin Kaepernick breaks single-game rushing record

In 2013, Colin Kaepernick broke the NFL record for most rushing yards by a quarterback in a single game (181 yards), surpassing the record previously held by Michael Vick (173 yards).