Steve Strachan (American football) explained

Steve Strachan
Number:39
Position:Running back
Birth Date:22 March 1963
Birth Place:Everett, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:221
High School:Burlington
(Burlington, Massachusetts)
College:Boston College
Draftyear:1985
Draftround:11
Draftpick:303
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Rushing yards
Statvalue1:174
Statlabel2:Rushing average
Statvalue2:3.3
Statlabel3:Total touchdowns
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:StraSt00

Stephen Michael Strachan (born March 22, 1963) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the 11th round of the 1985 NFL draft by and played for the Los Angeles Raiders.[1] He played college football for the Boston College Eagles.[2]

College career

Playing alongside Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie, Strachan was the MVP of the 1985 Cotton Bowl Classic. He had 23 carries for 91 yards and two touchdowns.[3]

Professional career

Drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders, Strachan played for the Raiders for five seasons from 1985 to 1989. He recorded his only NFL touchdown in on October 9, 1988, on a 13 yard pass from Jay Schroeder in a 24–14 loss to the Miami Dolphins.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1985 NFL Draft Listing . October 5, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=STRACSTE01 Steve Strachan Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com
  3. http://www.mmbolding.com/bowls/Cotton_1985.htm The Cotton Bowl 1985
  4. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198810090rai.htm