Mike Strachan (wide receiver) explained

Mike Strachan
Current Team:Washington Commanders
Number:83
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:13 August 1997
Birth Place:Freeport, Bahamas
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:225
College:Charleston (2016–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:7
Draftpick:229
Pastteams:
Status:Practice squad
Highlights:
  • 2× first-team All-MEC (2018, 2019)
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2024
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:6
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:130
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:StraMi03

Michael Strachan (born August 13, 1997) is a Bahamian professional American football wide receiver for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Charleston Golden Eagles and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early life

Strachan was born on August 13, 1997, in Freeport, Bahamas.[1] He later moved to Lynchburg, Virginia, where he attended Liberty Christian Academy.

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.[2] 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.[4] [5] 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.[6] [7]

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.[8] [9]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Strachan was selected in the seventh round with the 229th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.[10] On May 6, 2021, Strachan officially signed with the Colts.[11] Strachan was released by the Colts on August 29, 2023, as part of final roster cuts.[12] He was then signed to the Colts practice squad the following day.[13]

On August 29, 2023, Strachan was waived by the Colts and re-signed to the practice squad.[14] [15] He was released on September 12.[16]

Carolina Panthers

On September 13, 2023, Strachan was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[17] 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.[18] On August 27, 2024, Strachan was waived by the Panthers.[19]

Washington Commanders

Strachan signed with the Washington Commanders' practice squad on October 22, 2024.[20] He was released on November 6, 2024, and re-signed on November 19.[21]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Balance Track & Field Center at The Armory, New York, NY . 2016-03-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20210507160142/https://www.nationalscholastic.org/files/2016_nbni_-_athlete_summary.pdf . 2021-05-07.
  2. Web site: Strachan Declares For The Nfl Draft. Renaldo. Dorsett. The Bahamas Tribune. December 22, 2020.
  3. Web site: UC receiver Mike Strachan dominating on the field. Charleston Gazette-Mail. October 31, 2019.
  4. Web site: Report: Jags have met with Division II standout WR Mike Strachan of Charleston. Yahoo Sports. 17 February 2021 .
  5. Web site: Benton . Dan . March 20, 2021 . 2021 NFL draft: Giants meet with Charleston WR Mike Strachan . 2023-03-10 . Giants Wire.
  6. Web site: Strachan declares for NFL Draft. The Nassau Guardian. December 23, 2020.
  7. Web site: Strachan looking to break the NFL mold. 31 January 2021 .
  8. Web site: Michael Strachan Boosts His Nfl Draft Stock On Pro Day. Renaldo. Dorsett. The Bahamas Tribune. March 22, 2021.
  9. Web site: Chargers met with Charleston WR Mike Strachan. 17 February 2021 .
  10. Web site: Colts pick Michael Strachan, WR from Charleston, in seventh round of 2021 NFL Draft. Indianapolis Star. May 1, 2021. May 6, 2021.
  11. Web site: Sam . Robinson . Colts Sign Kwity Paye, 4 Other Draft Picks . Profootballrumors.com . May 6, 2021 . 2022-03-02.
  12. Web site: Bahamian Mike Strachan cut from Indianapolis Colts roster . Caribbean Loop News.
  13. Web site: Colts sign 16 to practice squad . Colts.
  14. Web site: Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster. Stankevitz, JJ. Colts.com. August 29, 2023.
  15. Web site: Colts sign 16 to practice squad. Colts.com. August 30, 2023.
  16. Web site: Colts sign 3 to practice squad; waive 3 from practice squad. Colts.com. September 12, 2023.
  17. Web site: Panthers place Brady Christensen on injured reserve. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. September 13, 2023.
  18. Web site: Rizzutti . Anthony . Panthers sign Mike Strachan to active roster, waive David Long Jr. . Panthers Wire . December 2023 . 2 December 2023.
  19. Web site: Panthers make moves to get to initial 53-man roster. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. August 27, 2024.
  20. Web site: Commanders release DE Jamin Davis among multiple roster moves. Commanders.com. October 22, 2024. October 22, 2024. Zach. Selby.
  21. Web site: Mike Strachan: Lands with Washington . CBS Sports . 20 November 2024.

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