296. Michael Vick
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Michael Vick may be best known in some circles for his dogfighting ring that cost him two years in the NFL, but prior to that the first overall pick from Virginia Tech was one of the most exciting players in Football; in fact, some would argue for a time he was the most exciting the player in the game.
Vick took the idea of the mobile pivot to a completely new level in professional football. Vick was the ultimate dual-threat that terrorized defensive coordinators who struggled to find ways to contain him. The Quarterback holds the record for Rushing Yards by a Quarterback in a season (1,039) and a career (6,109), both records that could hold for years even in the era of the rushing QBs.
Losing two years certainly cost him a Hall of Fame career, but his comeback with the Philadelphia Eagles certainly made an excellent redemption story with a return to the Pro Bowl in 2010.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Newport News, Virginia, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2021
- Position: Quarterback
- Games Played: 143
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Notable Statistics: 1,807 Pass Completions
3,217 Pass Attempts
56.2 Pass Completion Percentage
22,464 Passing Yards
133 Touchdown Passes
88 Interceptions
80.4 Passer Rating
873 Rushing Yards
6,109 Rushing Attempts
36 Rushing Touchdowns
2 Receptions
1 Receiving Yard
112 Approximate Value
6 Playoff Games
79 Pass Completions
141 Pass Attempts
56.0 Pass Completion Percentage
977 Passing Yards
5 Touchdown Passes
4 Interceptions
77.6 Passer Rating
37 Rushing Yards
271 Rushing Attempts
1 Rushing Touchdown
1 Reception
2 Receiving Yards - Played For: Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers
- College: Virginia Tech
- Drafted: Drafted in the 1st Round, 1st Overall in 2001
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Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (None)
Bert Bell Award (1) (2010)
Pro Bowl (4) (2002, 2004, 2005 & 2010)
AP Comeback Player of the Year (2010)
PFWA Comeback Player of the Year (2010)
Most Yards per Rushing Attempt (5) (2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2010) -
Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finishes:
4th in 2002 & 2nd in 2004
Top Ten Offenisve Player of the Year Finishes:
5th in 2004 & 2nd in 2010
Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (2002)
Top Ten Finishes: Passing Touchdowns (1) (2006)
Top Ten Finishes: Passer Rating (1) (2010)
Top Ten Finishes: Passing Yards per Game (1) (2010)
Top Ten Finishes: Passing Yards per Attempt (2) (2010 & 2011)
Top Ten Finishes: Passing Yards per Completion (5) (2002, 2004, 2006, 2010 & 2011)
Top Ten Finishes: Pass Attempts per Game (1) (2012)
Top Ten Finishes: Pass Completion Percentage (1) (2010)
Top Ten Finishes: QBR (1) (2010)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Rushing Attempt (5) (2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2010) -
Notable All Time Rankings: 1. Yards per Rushing Attempt: 7.0
72. Yards per Pass Completion: 12.4
91. Passer Rating: 80.4
94. Rushing Yards: 6,109
94. Pass Attempts: 3,217
99. Pass Completions: 1,807
100. Passing Yards: 22,464
100. Yards per Pass Attempt: 7.0
- Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None
Should Michael Vick be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 32.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 22.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 9.7%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 35.5%
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