In the latest move as the head coach at Norfolk State, Michael Vick has extended a scholarship offer to the son of former Philadelphia Eagles teammate Donovan McNabb.
Vick served as backup to McNabb with the Eagles in 2009, their lone season together in the NFL.
A former first-round pick out of Syracuse in 1999, McNabb went on to make six Pro Bowls and became a member of the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame after 12 seasons as a pro.
McNabb retired as the Eagles’ all-time passer in multiple categories, including yards (32,873) and touchdowns (216).
Vick took over the starting role in 2010 and led the Eagles for the next four seasons. The former Virginia Tech standout and 13-year NFL veteran took his first head coaching role at Norfolk State in December.
Donovan McNabb Jr., a wide receiver in the class of 2027, received an offer from Vick and Co. on Monday, according to an announcement.
The 5-foot-11, 160-pound receiver plays for Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona, and is rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals. However, It’s still very early in McNabb’s recruitment and he could bolster his stock over his junior and senior seasons.
McNabb has earned offers from multiple Power Four programs, including Arizona, Minnesota, Iowa State and Syracuse, his father’s alma mater. Additionally, Temple, Florida Atlantic, Sacramento State, Southern Mississippi and Northern Arizona have extended offers to the young recruit.
Vick will make his coaching debut with Norfolk State at home against Towson on Aug. 28.