Steve Strachan (American football)

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Steve Strachan
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No. 39
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1963-03-22) March 22, 1963 (age 61)
Everett, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:221 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Burlington
(Burlington, Massachusetts)
College: Boston College
NFL draft: 1985  / round: 11 / pick: 303
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:174
Rushing average:3.3
Total touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

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]

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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]

Steve Strachan leaping over defenders in the Raiders 37-31 win over the San Diego Chargers on November 20, 1986. Steve Strachan - Raiders -39.jpg
Steve Strachan leaping over defenders in the Raiders 37–31 win over the San Diego Chargers on November 20, 1986.

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References

  1. "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  2. Steve Strachan Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com Archived October 14, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  3. The Cotton Bowl 1985
  4. "Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Raiders - October 9th, 1988". Pro-Football-Reference.com .