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Michael Dwayne Vick was born in Newport News, Virginia and played college football at Virginia Tech Hokies where he became one of the most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks in NCAA history. <ref name=" | Michael Dwayne Vick was born in Newport News, Virginia and played college football at Virginia Tech Hokies where he became one of the most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks in NCAA history. <ref name="espn-vick">ESPN, "Apologetic Vick gets 23-month sentence on dogfighting charges," December 10, 2007, https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3148549.</ref> He was drafted first overall in the 2001 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons and set multiple rushing records for his position. | ||
== Federal offense and prosecution == | == Federal offense and prosecution == | ||
Revision as of 18:36, 21 November 2025
Michael Vick (born June 26, 1980) is a former American NFL quarterback who gained prominence with the Atlanta Falcons and later the Philadelphia Eagles. He pleaded guilty in 2007 to federal charges related to an interstate dog-fighting ring and was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison. [1]
Early life and career
Michael Dwayne Vick was born in Newport News, Virginia and played college football at Virginia Tech Hokies where he became one of the most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks in NCAA history. [2] He was drafted first overall in the 2001 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons and set multiple rushing records for his position.
Federal offense and prosecution
In July 2007 a federal grand jury indicted Vick and others for operating an interstate dog-fighting enterprise known as Bad Newz Kennels, where more than 70 dogs were seized and evidence of extreme cruelty documented.[3] On December 10, 2007 a U.S. district judge sentenced Vick to 23 months in federal prison, citing his leadership role in the operation and false statements to investigators.[4]
Incarceration and prison experience
Vick served his term in federal prison at USP Leavenworth in Kansas and entered home confinement after approximately 18 months. [5]
Life after release
After his release in July 2009 he returned to the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and ultimately retired in 2017. [6] In December 2024 he was in talks to become head coach of the Norfolk State Spartans football program. [7]
Notable associates and related cases
- Bad Newz Kennels – the organization at the centre of the dog-fighting ring.
- Atlanta Falcons – the team that drafted Vick and from which he later parted ways.
- Virginia Tech Hokies – the college program where he emerged as a top prospect.
References
- ↑ ESPN. “Apologetic Vick gets 23-month sentence on dogfighting charges.” December 10, 2007. https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3148549
- ↑ ESPN, "Apologetic Vick gets 23-month sentence on dogfighting charges," December 10, 2007, https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3148549.
- ↑ Animal Legal Defense Fund. “Case Study: Michael Vick – Animal Fighting.” December 15, 2010. https://aldf.org/case/case-study-animal-fighting-michael-vick/
- ↑ NFL.com. “Vick sentenced to 23 months in jail.” December 10, 2007. https://www.nfl.com/news/vick-sentenced-to-23-months-in-jail-09000d5d804ed94f
- ↑ ESPN. “The view from within.” August 26, 2011. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/6898043/nfl-michael-vick-548-days-bars-espn-magazine
- ↑ Patriots.com. “Vick released from federal custody, but his NFL future still unknown.” July 21, 2009. https://www.patriots.com/news/vick-released-from-federal-custody-but-his-nfl-future-still-unknown-107256
- ↑ Reuters. “Michael Vick in talks to become head coach at Norfolk State.” December 16, 2024. https://www.reuters.com/sports/michael-vick-talks-become-head-coach-norfolk-state-2024-12-16/