DAVIE, Fla. -- Bypassed in the NFL Draft, former Virginia Tech quarterback Marcus Vick will try out with the Miami Dolphins when he takes part in their three-day rookie minicamp beginning Friday.

Vick's presence at the camp was confirmed by Tommy Reamon, his high school coach in Newport News.

The Dolphins declined to identify players invited to the camp. A statement by coach Nick Saban suggested that Vick and other invitees may be long shots to receive a contract offer.

"All we are doing is finding out as much as possible about each of these players," Saban said.

Reamon said he talked with Vick on Wednesday about the tryout.

"We're all excited," Reamon said. "This is the steal of the draft class. He's the most versatile player the Dolphins have had in years."

Vick passed for 2,393 yards and 17 touchdowns last season for the Hokies and led them to the ACC championship game. But he made an obscene gesture at fans during a game at West Virginia, and he stomped on the leg of a fallen opponent in the Gator Bowl.

"He made decisions that were out of character ... and he has learned from them," Reamon said. "He's asking for an opportunity."

Miami has three quarterbacks on the roster -- newly acquired Daunte Culpepper, Cleo Lemon and Brock Berlin. Saban hopes to add ex-Detroit starter Joey Harrington.

-- Associated Press