“I Was a Little Upset”: Michael Vick Claims Frank Beamer Forced Him to Leave Virginia Tech Against His Will

Virginia Tech retired Michael Vick’s No. 7 jersey years after he helped turn the Hokies into a national contender. The former quarterback left campus as the first overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft. His path to the pros looked clean from the outside. Yet Vick shared that the final hours of his decision felt far less settled. Vick described how former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer played the decisive role in sending him to the NFL. Vick had wanted more time in Blacksburg, but Beamer’s call changed the direction.