Michael Strachan (wide receiver)
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Position: | Wide receiver | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | [1] Freeport, Bahamas | August 13, 1997||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Liberty Christian (Lynchburg, Virginia) | ||
College: | Charleston (WV) (2016–2020) | ||
NFL draft: | 2021 / Round: 7 / Pick: 229 | ||
Career history | |||
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Roster status: | Active | ||
Career highlights and awards | |||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Michael Strachan (born August 13, 1997)
Early years
Strachan grew up in Freeport, Bahamas before moving to Lynchburg, Virginia, where he attended Liberty Christian Academy.[3]
College career
Strachan was a member of the Charleston Golden Eagles for four seasons. Strachan
Strachan also was a member of Charleston's track & field team and won conference championships in the 200 meters, 400 meters, and the 4x400 meter relay and holds the school record for the 400 meter dash.[9][10]
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 5+3⁄8 in (1.97 m) |
226 lb (103 kg) |
34+1⁄4 in (0.87 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
4.54 s | 1.55 s | 2.64 s | 4.36 s | 6.96 s | 35.0 in (0.89 m) |
10 ft 7 in (3.23 m) |
20 reps | |
All values from |
Indianapolis Colts
Strachan was selected in the seventh round with the 229th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.[13] On May 6, 2021, Strachan officially signed with the Colts.[14] Strachan was released by the Colts on August 29, 2023, as part of final roster cuts.[15] He was then signed to the Colts practice squad the following day.[16]
On August 29, 2023, Strachan was waived by the Colts and re-signed to the practice squad.[17][18] He was released on September 12.[19]
Carolina Panthers
On September 13, 2023, Strachan was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[20]
During Week 10 of the 2023 NFL season Strachan had a career-long, 45-yard reception during the Panthers' game against the Chicago Bears. He was signed to the active roster on December 1.[21]
References
- ^ a b https://www.nationalscholastic.org/files/2016_nbni_-_athlete_summary.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Players Born in Bahamas | Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ a b "UC receiver Mike Strachan dominating on the field". Charleston Gazette-Mail. October 31, 2019.
- ^ Dorsett, Renaldo (December 22, 2020). "Strachan Declares For The Nfl Draft". The Bahamas Tribune.
- Yahoo Sports. 17 February 2021.
- ^ Benton, Dan (March 20, 2021). "2021 NFL draft: Giants meet with Charleston WR Mike Strachan". Giants Wire. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ "Strachan declares for NFL Draft". The Nassau Guardian. December 23, 2020.
- ^ "Strachan looking to break the NFL mold". 31 January 2021.
- ^ Dorsett, Renaldo (March 22, 2021). "Michael Strachan Boosts His Nfl Draft Stock On Pro Day". The Bahamas Tribune.
- ^ "Chargers met with Charleston WR Mike Strachan". 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Mike Strachan Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ "2021 Draft Scout Mike Strachan, Charleston NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- Indianapolis Star. May 1, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ Robinson, Sam (May 6, 2021). "Colts Sign Kwity Paye, 4 Other Draft Picks". Profootballrumors.com. Retrieved 2022-03-02.
- ^ "Bahamian Mike Strachan cut from Indianapolis Colts roster". Caribbean Loop News.
- ^ "Colts sign 16 to practice squad". Colts.
- ^ Stankevitz, JJ (August 29, 2023). "Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster". Colts.com.
- ^ "Colts sign 16 to practice squad". Colts.com. August 30, 2023.
- ^ "Colts sign 3 to practice squad; waive 3 from practice squad". Colts.com. September 12, 2023.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (September 13, 2023). "Panthers place Brady Christensen on injured reserve". Panthers.com.
- ^ Rizzutti, Anthony (December 2023). "Panthers sign Mike Strachan to active roster, waive David Long Jr". Panthers Wire. Retrieved 2 December 2023.