WATCH: Virginia Tech legend Michael Vick speaks to Hokies ahead of matchup with West Virginia
There’s simply no bigger legend in Virgnia Tech football than former Hokie signal-caller Michael Vick. He’s one of the most electrifying players in college football history, period. He’s got an excellent 30 for 30 documentary that was done by ESPN. The name needs no introduction. Vick spent time speaking with the Hokie football players ahead of Thursday night’s highly anticipated matchup between Virginia Tech and West Virginia.
Check it out below.
“I’m excited man. The energy is different here. It’s great to come here, have a chance to speak to the coaches. Talk about some of the things that y’all are gonna do in the future. What you’re gonna try to get accomplished and how y’all are gonna make this program a success. It’s all right there in front of you. But it’s gonna start with you guys. It’s gonna start with this group. Y’all gotta work in one unison. It’s gotta be a collective effort. Put in the extra work. A couple hours here and there. You’re ready for this game tomorrow,” Vick said on Wednesday when visiting the team.
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“It’s a big one. I’m excited to watch it. I know y’all gonna do some great things in the future, man. So like I said, I won’t keep y’all too long. I’m just excited to be in this position to stand before you and speak,” the legendary Virginia Tech signal-caller said.
Michael Vick joins NIL firm Levels Sports Group
The former Virginia Tech and NFL Pro Bowl quarterback joined Levels Sports Group as its head of athlete development a few months ago.
Vick is working with On3 Consensus five-star plus quarterback Malachi Nelson and four-star wide receiver Makai Lemon. Both are USC commits. Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei is also a client.
The No. 1 overall selection in the 2001 NFL Draft, Vick finished his NFL career with more than 22,000 passing yards and 133 touchdowns. He made his mark as a rusher, however, racking up more than 6,000 yards and 37 touchdowns on the ground.
Vick’s knowledge of the landscape and industry will also help Levels guide the athletes making NIL deals.
Vick has made north of $20 million in sponsorships and endorsements throughout his career. The former Heisman Trophy finalist went on to the NFL and made four Pro Bowls. He had a two-year prison stint, starting in 2007, for dog-fighting. He took home the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award in 2010.
On3’s Pete Nakos also contributed to this article.