Michael Anthony Strahan, known simply as Michael Strahan, is a famous American former football player, now a presenter, film producer, as well as an actor. To the public, Michael Strahan is perhaps best known as a defensive end of the New York “Giants” team, which he represented in the National Football League. As an American football player, Strahan earned many accolades and won numerous awards. Strahan took part in Pro Bowl all-star game seven times, became a Super Bowl Champion in 2008, and was named NFL and NFC Defensive Player of the Year in 2001. He also set a record for an NFL season sacks with a 22.5 average and was awarded with a New York “Giants” Ring of Honor. In 2014, Strahan was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Strahan ended his 14-year football career with “Giants” in 2007. After that, he took up a job on television, and joined a morning talk show called “Live! with Regis and Kelly” as a temporary co-host. The show was later renamed to “Live! with Kelly and Michael”, where Strahan became a permanent co-host alongside Kelly Ripa.
Michael Strahan Net Worth $70 Million
A famous former football player, as well as a talk show host, how rich is Michael Strahan? According to sources, in 2012 he earned as much as $10 million from various on screen appearances, while in 2013 he added a sum of $11 million after he sold his house in Bel-Air. In regards to his overall wealth, Michael Strahan’s net worth is estimated to be $70 million, most of which he earned as a professional football player, and now as a television show host.
Michael Strahan was born in 1971, in Houston, Texas, where he studied at Westbury High School. Strahan took up football in high school during his senior year, which earned him a football scholarship at Texas Southern University. Strahan excelled as a player in college, and brought his team to important victories. He was named the Defensive Player of the Year, and SWAC’s Player of the Year. Strahan’s achievements in high school and college secured him a place in the NFL. He joined the NFL Draft in 1993, during which he was chosen as a 40th pick in the 2nd round by the New York “Giants” team. It was with the “Giants” that Michael Strahan became a recognized name in sports, and was ranked at #99 on the list of “The Top 100: NFL’s Greatest Players”.
When he ended his successful career, Strahan made many on screen appearances, such as in the “Backyard Stadiums” show and a web series called “VIP Like Me”. He has also starred in various advertisements in commercials, most notable being for such products as “5 Dollar Foot Long” submarine sandwiches, and “Total Defense r12” internet security products. In 2014, Strahan served as a host of Kid’s Choice Sports Awards event. Currently, Strahan works as a football analyst on a pregame television show called “Fox NFL Sunday”.
A well-known retired football player, Michael Strahan has an estimated net worth of $70 million.
