Mike Strachan (wide receiver)
{{Short description|Bahamian gridiron football player (born 1997)}}
{{distinguish|Michael Strachan (American football coach)|Mike Strachan (running back)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Mike Strachan
| image = Michael Strachan.jpg
| caption = Strachan in 2021
| current_team = Washington Commanders
| number =
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|08|13}}
| birth_place = Freeport, Bahamas
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| weight_lbs = 225
| high_school = Liberty Christian {{nowrap|(Lynchburg, Virginia)}}
| college = Charleston (2016–2020)
| draftyear = 2021
| draftround = 7
| draftpick = 229
| pastteams =
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2021|2023}})
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2023}})
- Washington Commanders ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)*
| status = Active
| highlights =
- 2× first-team All-MEC (2018, 2019)
| statleague = NFL
| statweek =
| statseason = 2024
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 6
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 130
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue3 =
| pfr = StraMi03
}}
Michael Strachan (born August 13, 1997) is a Bahamian professional 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. Strachan has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders.
Early life
Strachan was born on August 13, 1997, in Freeport, Bahamas.{{Cite web | url=https://www.nationalscholastic.org/files/2016_nbni_-_athlete_summary.pdf | title=New Balance Track & Field Center at The Armory, New York, NY | date=2016-03-20| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507160142/https://www.nationalscholastic.org/files/2016_nbni_-_athlete_summary.pdf | archive-date=2021-05-07}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.tribune242.com/news/2020/dec/22/strachan-declares-nfl-draft/|title=Strachan Declares For The Nfl Draft|first=Renaldo|last=Dorsett|work=The Bahamas Tribune|date=December 22, 2020}} 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).{{cite web|url=https://www.wvgazettemail.com/sports/mec_sports/uc-receiver-mike-strachan-dominating-on-the-field/article_9fb16356-9096-5fb8-a4a2-5f91e82cc14d.html|title=UC receiver Mike Strachan dominating on the field|work=Charleston Gazette-Mail|date=October 31, 2019}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/report-jags-met-division-ii-163455717.html|title=Report: Jags have met with Division II standout WR Mike Strachan of Charleston|website=Yahoo Sports|date=17 February 2021 }}{{Cite web |last=Benton |first=Dan |date=March 20, 2021 |title=2021 NFL draft: Giants meet with Charleston WR Mike Strachan |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2021/03/20/2021-nfl-draft-new-york-giants-meet-charleston-mike-strachan/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=Giants Wire}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://thenassauguardian.com/strachan-declares-for-nfl-draft/|title=Strachan declares for NFL Draft|work=The Nassau Guardian|date=December 23, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://wchstv.com/sports/top-sports/strachan-looking-to-break-the-nfl-mold|title=Strachan looking to break the NFL mold|date=31 January 2021 }}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.tribune242.com/news/2021/mar/22/michael-strachan-boosts-his-nfl-draft-stock-pro-da/|title=Michael Strachan Boosts His Nfl Draft Stock On Pro Day|first=Renaldo|last=Dorsett|work=The Bahamas Tribune|date=March 22, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2021/2/17/22287133/chargers-news-nfl-mike-strachan-charleston|title=Chargers met with Charleston WR Mike Strachan|date=17 February 2021 }}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 5 3/8
| weight = 226
| dash = 4.54
| ten split = 1.55
| twenty split = 2.64
| shuttle = 4.36
| cone drill = 6.96
| vertical = 35.0
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 7
| bench = 20
| arm span = 34 1/4
| hand span = 10
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/mike-strachan/32005354-5201-0557-35f2-fc34c550734d |title=Mike Strachan Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=June 6, 2022}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1025554&DraftYear=2021 |title=2021 Draft Scout Mike Strachan, Charleston NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=June 6, 2022}}
}}
=Indianapolis Colts=
Strachan was selected in the seventh round with the 229th overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts.{{cite web|url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2021/05/01/2021-nfl-draft-colts-select-charleston-wr-michael-strachan-7th-round/7380393002/|title=Colts pick Michael Strachan, WR from Charleston, in seventh round of 2021 NFL Draft|work=Indianapolis Star|date=May 1, 2021|access-date=May 6, 2021}} On May 6, 2021, Strachan officially signed with the Colts.{{cite web |first=Sam |last=Robinson |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/05/colts-sign-kwity-paye-4-other-draft-picks#ref=home |title=Colts Sign Kwity Paye, 4 Other Draft Picks |publisher=Profootballrumors.com |date=May 6, 2021 |access-date=2022-03-02}} Strachan was released by the Colts on August 29, 2023, as part of final roster cuts.{{cite web |title=Bahamian Mike Strachan cut from Indianapolis Colts roster |url=https://caribbean.loopnews.com/content/bahamian-mike-strachan-cut-indianapolis-colts-roster |website=Caribbean Loop News}} He was then signed to the Colts practice squad the following day.{{cite web |title=Colts sign 16 to practice squad |url=https://www.colts.com/news/practice-squad-mike-strachan-amari-rodgers-juwann-winfree-signed-wide-receiver |website=Colts}}
On August 29, 2023, Strachan was waived by the Colts and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster|url=https://www.colts.com/news/jonathan-taylor-reserve-pup-list-roster-moves-transactions-53-man-roster|author=Stankevitz, JJ|website=Colts.com|date=August 29, 2023}}{{cite web|title=Colts sign 16 to practice squad|url=https://www.colts.com/news/practice-squad-mike-strachan-amari-rodgers-juwann-winfree-signed-wide-receiver|website=Colts.com|date=August 30, 2023}} He was released on September 12.{{cite web|title=Colts sign 3 to practice squad; waive 3 from practice squad|url=https://www.colts.com/news/mike-strachan-released-practice-squad-roster-moves|website=Colts.com|date=September 12, 2023}}
=Carolina Panthers=
On September 13, 2023, Strachan was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.{{cite web|title=Panthers place Brady Christensen on injured reserve|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-place-brady-christensen-on-injured-reserve|author=Gantt, Darin|website=Panthers.com|date=September 13, 2023}} 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.{{cite web |last1=Rizzutti |first1=Anthony |title=Panthers sign Mike Strachan to active roster, waive David Long Jr. |url=https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/01/panthers-sign-wr-mike-strachan-active-roster-waive-david-long-jr/ |website=Panthers Wire |date=December 2023 |access-date=2 December 2023}} On August 27, 2024, Strachan was waived by the Panthers.{{cite web|title=Panthers make moves to get to initial 53-man roster|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-make-moves-to-get-to-initial-53-man-roster|author=Gantt, Darin|website=Panthers.com|date=August 27, 2024}}
=Washington Commanders=
Strachan signed with the Washington Commanders' practice squad on October 22, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-release-de-jamin-davis-among-multiple-roster-moves|work=Commanders.com|title=Commanders release DE Jamin Davis among multiple roster moves|date=October 22, 2024|accessdate=October 22, 2024|first=Zach|last=Selby}} He was released on November 6, 2024, re-signed on November 19, and was released again on December 13, 2024.{{cite web |title=Mike Strachan: Lands with Washington |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/mike-strachan-lands-with-washington/ |website=CBS Sports |access-date=20 November 2024}}{{cite web |title=Mike Strachan News: Cut by Washington |url=https://www.rotowire.com/football/headlines/mike-strachan-news-cut-by-washington-590538 |website=RotoWire |access-date=14 December 2024}} He signed a futures contract on January 17, 2025.https://x.com/Commanders/status/1880359445039051043
References
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External links
- [https://www.commanders.com/team/players-roster/michael-strachan/ Washington Commanders profile]
- [https://ucgoldeneagles.com/sports/football/roster/mike-strachan/5820 Charleston Golden Eagles profile]
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