How tall is Michael Strahan?

Last Modified Aug 16, 2023 06:05 GMT

Strahan is multi-talented. Former professional football player, popular television personality, and smart businessman. He loves his wife and children.

Mike was born in 1971. Michael's performances made him a 2x All-American football player at Texas University. The New York Giants chose him in the 1993 draft.

Strahan played 15 years for the Giants. In 2001, Mike had 22.5 sacks, which stands as a record in the league to this day. Mike was chosen as the NFL DPOY that season and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014.

After leaving football, Strahan found success on television. From 2012 until 2016, he co-hosted Live! with Kelly and Michael. Now Michael co-hosts Good Morning America and The $100,000 Pyramid.

Michael Strahan
Michael Strahan and his dog smile for the camera. Via Instagram

Michael Strahan’s Height

Michael Strahan is 6 feet 5 inches tall. This is about 1.96 meters. He is one of the tallest players in NFL history. Being that tall comes with certain benefits in life and especially sports. Let’s look at how Michael used his height to become the great player he was;

Michael’s long arms alone provided him with a huge bonus when he was on the field. Even if the offensive lineup tried to block Michael’s path, he could still manage to get a piece of it.

Mike would often stand up at the line of scrimmage. There he would use his height to disrupt the quarterback's throwing motion. This ultimately led to a lot of incompletions and interruptions of the play that an offense would try to run.

He would often use his height to knock down passes/force fumbles. His height would often disrupt offenses and lead to incomplete plays for the opposition.

Mike is some of the best defensive ends ever and it would put fear into his opponent's hearts. Even after retiring Michael has found success in other fields and continues to be a role model towards the younger generation.

Michael Strahan’s Wingspan

Mike's wingspan is listed at 82.5 inches. He's 6'5". His team benefited from his long wingspan. He could swat passes, sack quarterbacks, and make tackles farther than most guys.

Strahan had 22.5 sacks in 2001, an NFL record. His wingspan helped him do this. He could reach offensive tackles and get to the quarterback easier than other guys.

Strahan's wingspan helped pass coverage. He intercepted receivers with his long arms and led NFL defensive ends with 10 interceptions in 2007.

FAQs

A. Michael Strahan is famous for his football and TV career. In 2001, Michael had 22.5 sacks for the Giants. He was selected NFL DPOY that season and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014. Strahan co-hosted Live! with Kelly and Michael and The $100,000 Pyramid after retiring from football. Magic Mike XXL, The Lego Ninjago Movie, and Charlie's Angels are among his film and TV credits.

A. Michael let in his first breath in Houston, Texas. Michael's father was in the U.S. Army. This led to Strahan spending a part of his boyhood in Germany.

A. Strahan is 6'5" and 255 pounds. He is huge but athletic and agile.

A. Strahan married twice. Wanda Nicole Hutchins was his first wife, from 1992 t o1996. Jean Marie Muggli was his second wife, between 1999 and 2006. His first marriage produced Isabella and Sophia.

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