Michael Strachan (wide receiver)

Michael Strachan (born August 13, 1997)[1] is a gridiron football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He is one of only 4 football players born in the Bahamas to have played in the NFL.[2] He was a wide receiver and track athlete in college at the University of Charleston (NCAA Division II) before being selected by the Colts in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

For other persons with similar names, see Mike Strachan (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Michael Strahan or Mike Strachan (running back).
Michael Strachan
No. 17 – Indianapolis Colts
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1997-08-13) August 13, 1997[1]
Freeport, Bahamas
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Liberty Christian (Lynchburg, Virginia)
College:Charleston (WV)
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 7 / Pick: 229
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First team All-MEC (2018, 2019)
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Receptions:2
Receiving yards:26
Player stats at NFL.com

Early life and high school

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 redshirted his true freshman year and played sparingly the following season, catching one pass.[4] As a redshirt sophomore, Strachan set a school record with 1,007 receiving yards along with eight touchdowns on 48 receptions and was named first team All-Mountain East Conference (MEC).[3] Strachan was again named first team All-MEC after catching 78 passes for 1,319 yards and 19 touchdowns, all new school records, during his redshirt junior season.[5][6] He opted to forgo his final season, which was postponed until spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to declare for the 2021 NFL draft.[7][8]

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

Strachan was selected in the seventh round with the 229th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.[11] On May 6, 2021, Strachan officially signed with the Colts.[12]

References
  1. https://www.nationalscholastic.org/files/2016_nbni_-_athlete_summary.pdf
  2. "Players Born in Bahamas | Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  3. "UC receiver Mike Strachan dominating on the field". Charleston Gazette-Mail. October 31, 2019.
  4. Dorsett, Renaldo (December 22, 2020). "Strachan Declares For The Nfl Draft". The Bahamas Tribune.
  5. "Report: Jags have met with Division II standout WR Mike Strachan of Charleston". Yahoo Sports.
  6. "2021 NFL draft: Giants meet with Charleston WR Mike Strachan".
  7. "Strachan declares for NFL Draft". The Nassau Guardian. December 23, 2020.
  8. "Strachan looking to break the NFL mold".
  9. Dorsett, Renaldo (March 22, 2021). "Michael Strachan Boosts His Nfl Draft Stock On Pro Day". The Bahamas Tribune.
  10. "Chargers met with Charleston WR Mike Strachan".
  11. "Colts pick Michael Strachan, WR from Charleston, in seventh round of 2021 NFL Draft". Indianapolis Star. May 1, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  12. Robinson, Sam (May 6, 2021). "Colts Sign Kwity Paye, 4 Other Draft Picks". Profootballrumors.com. Retrieved 2022-03-02.
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