A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Michael Vick.
Michael Vick is a former NFL quarterback and current college football coach at Norfolk State University. Known for his exceptional rushing ability, Vick was the first NFL quarterback to rush for 1,000 yards in a season and held the record for all-time quarterback rushing yards upon retirement. He played college football at Virginia Tech, winning the Archie Griffin Award. Drafted first overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 2001, he earned three Pro Bowl selections and led the team to two playoff runs, one division title, and an NFC Championship Game appearance during his six seasons with the Falcons.
In 1999, Michael Vick won an ESPY Award, the Archie Griffin Award, and was named Big East Offensive Player of the Year. He also finished third in Heisman Trophy voting.
In 2000, Michael Vick finished sixth in Heisman Trophy voting.
In 2000, Michael Vick had a career high rushing total of 210 yards against Boston College.
In 2002, Michael Vick set a then-NFL record for most rushing yards by a quarterback in a single game with 173.
On January 4, 2003, Michael Vick led the Falcons to an upset victory over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card Round.
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 against the Denver Broncos.
In 2005, Michael Vick made his third Pro Bowl after passing for 2,412 yards and 16 touchdowns.
At the end of 2006, Sports Illustrated estimated Michael Vick's annual income from his NFL salary and endorsements at $25.4 million, ranking him among the highest-earning athletes.
In 2006, Michael Vick became the first quarterback to rush for over 1,000 yards in a single season.
In 2010, Michael Vick led the Eagles to a division title, earning him Comeback Player of the Year and a Pro Bowl selection.
On March 4, 2011, Michael Vick won the Bert Bell Award. This award is given annually to an NFL player voted by his peers as the most outstanding.
On July 1, 2011, Nike officially signed Michael Vick again as an athlete. They had been providing him with complimentary gear since October 2009. This re-signing marked the first time Nike brought back an athlete after dropping him.
In 2013, Colin Kaepernick broke Michael Vick's single-game rushing record for a quarterback.
In 2017, Michael Vick was inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame due to his football accomplishments.
Michael Vick was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2025, solidifying his legacy in college football.
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