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Falcons selected Michael Vick No. 1 overall 19 years ago today

Quarterback Michael Vick, second from left, of Virginia Tech, holds up an Atlanta Falcons jersey after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick of the NFL draft in New York, Saturday, April 21, 2001 in New York. Vick is joined by his mother, Brenda Boddie, center, and unidentified members of his family. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)

Credit: ED BETZ

Credit: ED BETZ

Quarterback Michael Vick, second from left, of Virginia Tech, holds up an Atlanta Falcons jersey after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick of the NFL draft in New York, Saturday, April 21, 2001 in New York. Vick is joined by his mother, Brenda Boddie, center, and unidentified members of his family. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
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April 21, 2020

Former Virginia Tech quarterback Michael Vick was selected No. 1 overall by the Falcons on Saturday, April 21, 2001, in New York.

He ignited the fan base, won a historic game in Lambeau Field and took the Falcons to the NFC championship after the 2004 season before his fall from grace for his role in a federal dogfighting case.

» MORE: The bizarre times of Michael Vick: From All-Pro to Prison

After serving his prison sentence, Vick returned to play with the Eagles and is currently a commentator with Fox Sports.

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