Steve Strachan (American football)

Stephen Michael Strachan (born March 22, 1963) is an American former professional 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]

Steve Strachan

No. 39
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1963-03-22) March 22, 1963 (age 62) 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: 11th round, 303rd pick
Career history
Los Angeles Raiders (1985–1989) New England Patriots (1991)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
1984 Scanlan Award 1985 Cotton Bowl Classic MVP Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame (1993)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards: 174 Rushing average: 3.3 Total touchdowns: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.