One day after rumors began to surface, Michael Vick is set to become the next head coach of the Norfolk State Spartans football team.
Vick, 44, will return to the sidelines 10 years after taking his last snap as an NFL quarterback with the Steelers in 2015. In the time since his playing career ended, he has become fully immersed in broadcasting as part of Fox’s NFL studio coverage.
At the peak of his playing career, Vick was one of the most dynamic athletes in all of North American professional sports. The former No. 1 overall pick is a cultural icon who hails from Newport News, Virginia, making this a homecoming of sorts and a splashy hire for the program.
Here’s everything to know about Vick’s contract as Norfolk State’s lead man.
Michael Vick contract details
- Years: TBD
- Annual salary: TBD
- Total value: TBD
The specifics of Vick’s contract have not yet been reported. This section will be updated as more details are disclosed.
Michael Vick Norfolk State vs. Deion Sanders Jackson State deal?
Like Deion Sanders, Vick’s first college coaching experience will come at an HBCU.
In 2020, Coach Prime accepted the job at Jackson State University and reportedly received a four-year, $1.2 million deal with “at least $120,000 in annual performance incentives.”
Sanders posted a 27-6 record over three seasons at Jackson State before moving on to Colorado.
Michael Vick net worth
Vick’s net worth is $16 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The exact number may be harder to nail down.
According to Spotrac, Vick earned $115.9 million from teams during his NFL career. That figure does not factor in endorsements or money earned during his broadcasting career.
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