Michael Vick and Kijafa Vick Have Been Married for 10 Years Already: Facts about Their Family

Michael Vick's wife, Kijafa Vick, has been a constant source of support in his career. She is an accomplished producer and businesswoman who wants to lead her children by being a good example.

Michael Vick is a legendary NFL quarterback who has led teams to victories several times. Although he retired in 2017, Michael remains known in the sports industry.

After his time on the field, the former athlete spent more of his days with his wife, Kijafa Vick, who he married in 2012, and their four children.

The couple's family life can sometimes be seen through Kijafa's Instagram, where she has an extensive reach. As of writing, Kijafa has over 207,000 followers on social media.

Michael Vick's Wife, Kijafa Vick

Born on December 15, 1980, in Pennsylvania, Kijafa was raised in Philadelphia. She received her college education at Hampton University, Virginia, a private school near the Chesapeake Bay. In the middle of attaining her degree, Kijafa paused her education to prioritize other things.

However, Kijafa realized that she had to find her true self, which she did by choosing to finish her degree. She later joined the entertainment industry and became "The Michael Vick Project's" executive producer. The docuseries, which she also starred in, featured her husband's success story and challenges.

In 2017, Kijafa joined "Baller Wives" as an executive producer. The series also followed her husband's life alongside other NFL stars and their spouses, including Mike and Brent Grimes, Stacey and Chris Chambers, Aja and Channing Crowder, Jeniva and Asante Samuel, and Kelly and Julius Jones.

"The Philadelphia Eagles have the best wives and girlfriends out of any team that I know," Kijafa said. "We are so close. We do things together. We travel together. We go out to eat. We watch the game together. We go to each other's houses. We're like a big family."

Besides her pursuits in show business, Kijafa is also an entrepreneur with her own accessory company, PnkElephant. According to the athlete's wife, she always dreamed of owning her own business, and since she had an interest in accessories, she decided to merge the two.

As a business owner, Kijafa finds difficulty in managing her time between work and family. However, she wants to lead by example, showing her children what hard work should look like. Kijafa also wished to secure her family's finances, so she placed her money in different investments that worked well for her.

How Michael Vick and Kijafa Vick Met

Kijafa met the man she would later call her husband in January 2002. At that time, she was still a student at the University, while Michael was done with his education at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia. The duo first crossed paths in a nightclub, where the former football player mustered the courage to ask for Kijafa's number.

Interestingly enough, Michael lost her number and had to retrieve it from one of Kijafa's friends. After calling her the first time, he never stopped. In his autobiography, "Finally Free," he said:

"I called her four to five times a day while she was working … and she always picked up the phone and talked to me. More than anything, it was a friendship. I made her laugh. And she made me laugh."

Vick left his college to play for the NFL. His first season came in January 2002, when he played eight games with two starts. His high-caliber talent and skill in the sport made him a star in a few years.

Michael Vick and Kijafa Vick's Children

Michael and Kijafa are proud parents to four children. Their eldest child, Mitez, is Kijafa's son from a previous marriage. As a couple, they welcomed two daughters, Jada and London, and a baby boy, their third biological child, in 2020.

Kijafa announced the birth of their child through Instagram, calling him an early Christmas present. As their first son together, the couple named the newborn Michael Jr.

Kijafa often shares photos of her children and husband on Instagram, whether during a family vacation, strolling around the city, or enjoying quality time at home. Previously, she joked that she equally liked being with her kids and having her alone time.

She also quipped that it was difficult to get good photos with her little boy in the picture, citing specific moments to support her claim.

Despite all the challenges of being a mother, Kajifa is happy to share life's greatest moments with her husband, whom she calls a fantastic father. In an Instagram tribute to her husband, she said that she and her kids were grateful for all the sacrifices he has made for them.

Like Michael, several NFL stars, including Adrian Peterson, have families to care for. The NFL player shares children with his wife, Ashley Brown, and although he gets busy with his career, Peterson prioritizes his family above all things.

Peterson's wife and kids often appear on his social media posts and can be spotted cheering for the athlete during football games. Peterson also has other children from previous relationships, reportedly having eight in total. In 2013, one of his kids, Tyrese Robert Ruffin, passed away at two.

Peterson hasn't always been on good terms with all his children. However, he took the necessary steps to become a better father.