What school did NFL QB Michael Vick attend?

Michael Vick attended Virginia Tech, where he played college football for the Hokies before entering the NFL.

Vick chose Virginia Tech over Syracuse after encouragement from his high-school coach, Tommy Reamon. The school’s proximity to his family in Newport News, Virginia, was also an important factor. He initially redshirted in 1998, then became one of college football’s most electrifying quarterbacks.

In 1999, Vick led Virginia Tech to the national championship game against Florida State and won the Archie Griffin Award as college football’s most valuable player. He finished his Virginia Tech career with 3,279 passing yards, 1,216 rushing yards and 38 total touchdowns.

A common mix-up is confusing Vick’s high school, Warwick High School in Newport News, with his college. After two seasons at Virginia Tech, he was selected first overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2001 NFL Draft.