Michael Vick will announce Falcons' second-round pick in NFL Draft

ATLANTA — Michael Vick has a deep passion for the city of Atlanta. On Friday, the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback will announce the team’s second-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, according to the National Football League.

Drafted as the No. 1 pick in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech, Vick played for the Falcons from 2001 to 2006, throwing for 11,505 passing yards and 71 touchdowns. He also rushed for 3,859 yards and 21 touchdowns.

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After leaving Atlanta, Vick went on to play with the Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers before retiring as a Falcon in June 2017.

For his 13-year career, Vick threw for 22,464 passing yards, 133 passing touchdowns, 6,109 rushing yards and 36 touchdowns.

The NFL also announced current Falcons guard Ben Garland will announce the Falcons' third-round pick in this year's draft. 
 
The first round of the 2018 NFL Draft begins at 8 p.m. Thursday. The second and third rounds will be broadcast Friday beginning at 7 p.m.

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