Michael Vick's Special Guest Shows Off at Norfolk State

If you blinked, you might’ve thought it was Sunday in the NFL. But it was something far rarer, as boxing legend Terence “Bud” Crawford catching picture-perfect spirals from NFL icon Michael Vick at Norfolk State University.

Under the golden Virginia sun at Dick Price Stadium, two worlds collided in a way that electrified HBCU sports fans and shook up social media. Crawford, the undefeated welterweight world champion (41-0, 30 KOs), stepped off the canvas and into a receiver role, showcasing elite footwork and soft hands that looked right at home on a football field.

With his highly anticipated September 13 super middleweight showdown against Canelo Alvarez looming, most would expect Crawford to be deep in fight camp. But Saturday was about fun, and about community.

Lining up across from DeMarcus McMillan, Norfolk State’s new Director of Football Operations and a former military vet, Crawford brought the same surgical precision to his routes that he uses to dissect opponents in the ring.

On one play, McMillan tried to press him at the line. Crawford slipped the jam, turned on the jets, and hauled in a perfect over-the-shoulder pass from Vick. On another, a slant left McMillan sprawled out on the turf, much to the delight of NSU staff watching from the sideline.