The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class last week, and Norfolk State head football coach Michael Vick was among the honorees.

Vick was one of 18 players, along with four head coaches, selected for induction. The 2025 class was chosen from a pool of 77 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision, as well as 101 players and 34 coaches from the divisional ranks.

“We are thrilled to announce the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class,” said Archie Manning, NFF Chairman and a 1989 College Football Hall of Famer. “Each of these legends ranks among the absolute best to have ever played or coached the game, and we look forward to adding their incredible accomplishments to those permanently enshrined in the Hall of Fame.”

Vick, named the 19th head football coach at Norfolk State on December 23, 2024, earned recognition for his exceptional college career. The former Virginia Tech quarterback was a standout player for the Hokies from 1999-2000, posting an impressive 22-2 record as the lead quarterback.

In 1999, Vick led the nation in passing efficiency (180.37), setting an NCAA freshman record. He completed 59.2 percent of his passes for 1,840 yards and 12 touchdowns while also rushing for 585 yards and eight touchdowns. His remarkable performance earned him third place in the Heisman Trophy voting and an ESPY award for the top college football player.

The Hokies finished the season ranked No. 2 in the nation. Vick’s redshirt sophomore season saw him complete 87 of 161 passes for 1,234 yards and eight touchdowns, while rushing for 617 yards and eight more touchdowns.

He capped his college career with an MVP performance in the Gator Bowl, leading Virginia Tech to a No. 6 national ranking. A two-time All-Big East performer, Vick was named First Team All-Big East in 1999 and Second Team in 2000. He earned Big East Offensive Player of the Year honors in 1999 and was also named Big East Rookie of the Year. Under Vick’s leadership, the Hokies won the conference title in 1999, finishing with just one conference loss and falling short in the national title game that year.

After his collegiate career, Vick spent 13 years in the NFL, playing for the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers.