Shaun Alexander

Shaun Alexander is a former award-winning MVP National Football League running back, Christian disciple maker and motivational and corporate speaker.

Alexander is a celebrated athlete and a noteworthy name in the world of football, enjoyed a successful career that spanned over a decade. After being selected by the Seattle Seahawks as the 19th overall pick in the 2000 NFL draft, Alexander quickly demonstrated his prowess on the field. He became the featured running back for the Seahawks in his second season and set a franchise record with 266 rushing yards in a game against the Oakland Raiders in 2001. This performance earned him the title of NFC Offensive Player of the Week. He continued to impress, leading the NFC with 16 rushing touchdowns in 2002 and setting an NFL record with five touchdowns in one half during a 2002 game against the Minnesota Vikings.

In 2005, Alexander's career reached new heights. He won the NFL MVP Award and was recognized as the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year. He also won the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Year award and was the first player to be featured on both the covers of "Madden NFL" and "NCAA Football." In the same year, he set the single-season touchdown record at 28 and was the leading rusher in Super Bowl XL. His eight-year, $62 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks in 2006 made him the highest-paid running back at the time.

Throughout his career, Alexander was honored with numerous accolades. He was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016. He is one of 25 players with 100 career touchdowns, ranking 17th as of 2024, and one of ten players with 100 rushing touchdowns. Despite retiring from professional football, his legacy continues to reverberate in the sport, making him a well-respected figure and a source of inspiration for many aspiring athletes.