Michael Strahan was drafted No. 40 overall by the New York Giants in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Texas Southern. 216 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 122 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #40
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 216
- Years as starter
- 14
- Career AV
- 1221st at Texas Southern
- Pro Bowls
- 7
- All-Pro
- 4
The pick
How Michael Strahan came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Texas Southern
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
216 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 122 career approximate value
- Games played
- 216
- Seasons as a starter
- 14
- Career approximate value
- 1221st among Texas Southern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 122100% of career value
- Final season
- 200714 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Around pick 40
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Strahan.
Ohio State
Penn State
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida State
Texas Southern in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Texas Southern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Strahan in the 1993 NFL Draft
Michael Strahan is a Defensive end out of Texas Southern selected No. 40 overall by the New York Giants in the 1993 NFL Draft. 216 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 122 career approximate value Texas Southern has produced 13 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Michael Strahan drafted?
Michael Strahan was selected No. 40 overall by the New York Giants in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/michael-strahan.
What college did Michael Strahan play for?
Michael Strahan played college football at Texas Southern in the SWAC. See every Texas Southern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-southern-tigers.
How did Michael Strahan's NFL career turn out?
216 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 122 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/michael-strahan.