After playing high school football at East Lake in Tarpon Springs, Florida, Strnad committed to Wake Forest over Illinois, Iowa State, Marshall, Florida International and others who offered him scholarships.

He again played as a reserve linebacker his sophomore year, but led the Demon Deacons in special teams tackles and interceptions.

[3] A torn biceps tendon, suffered against Florida State in October, ended his senior season.

[6] Strnad garnered an invite to the 2020 Senior Bowl, but did not participate due to injury.

[7] Strnad was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round with the 178th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.