About Shaun Alexander:
Most people recognize Shaun Alexander as a record-setting Running Back for the Seattle Seahawks. While Shaun is a Pro Bowl player, he places a large emphasis on his faith and family. In fact, he describes himself as “a Christian that loves the Lord that just happens to play football.” When his wife was giving birth to his first child, he left to be with her then returned to the game later. He also founded the Shaun Alexander Foundation in order to help young men find good role models.
Date of Birth:
August 30, 1977
Family:
Shaun Alexander is currently married. He and his wife, Valerie, have two daughters, Heaven and Trinity.
Career:
Alexander is currently the Running Back for the Seattle Seahawks. He was a first round draft pick for the Seahawks after setting running records at the University of Alabama. During his first season he remained second string while Ricky Watters started, but by 2001 he was setting running records, tying Terrell Owens with 16 TDs. He continues setting records every year and winning numerous awards. By 2005 he helped to lead the Seahawks to the Superbowl for the first time in franchise history.
Education:
University of Alabama
Awards:
2005 Bert Bell Award, 2005 NFL Most Valuable Player, 2006 ESPY Record Breaking Performance, 2006 ESPY NFL Player, Pro Bowls – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Records:
Most TDs in a single season (28), Career Rushing Yards (7,817), Career Rushing TDs (89)
Favorite Scripture Verse:
Psalms 37:4 – “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” (NIV)
Quotes:
“I honestly believe that I’m supposed to do everything that I can do to the best of my ability, and God takes care of the rest. How can you worry if your Father’s taking care of everything? The God that created the world says, ‘I got you; just give Me the best you got.’”
“I believe it’s my job to give you truth and be a light. If you ask me, I’m going to tell you the truth about Jesus Christ walking on Earth and saving souls and dying on a cross.”
