Michael Vick was drafted No. 1 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 143 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 92 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 143
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 922nd at Virginia Tech
- Pro Bowls
- 4
The pick
How Michael Vick came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Virginia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
143 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 92 career approximate value
- Games played
- 143
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 922nd among Virginia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6065% of career value
- Final season
- 201514 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Vick.
Texas · 3× Pro Bowl
Florida
Virginia Tech in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Virginia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Vick in the 2001 NFL Draft
Michael Vick is a Quarterback out of Virginia Tech selected No. 1 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2001 NFL Draft. 143 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 92 career approximate value Virginia Tech has produced 129 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Michael Vick drafted?
Michael Vick was selected No. 1 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/michael-vick.
What college did Michael Vick play for?
Michael Vick played college football at Virginia Tech in the ACC. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.
How did Michael Vick's NFL career turn out?
143 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 92 career approximate value Accolades: 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/michael-vick.