- October 17th, 2024
- in News
One of the most dominant running backs in the history of The University of Alabama, Shaun Alexander, will serve as grand marshal for homecoming weekend on Oct. 26 when the Crimson Tide faces the Missouri Tigers.
Alexander played for Alabama from 1996-99 and held the school record for most rushing yards (3,565) for 16 years and most rushing touchdowns (41) for 10 years. Alexander still holds the single-game rushing record (291 vs LSU in 1996). He was a first-team All-American and first-team All SEC selection in 1999.
Alexander was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 2005, the same year he led the Seahawks to the Super Bowl. In nine seasons as a pro, Alexander rushed for 9,453 yards and scored 100 touchdowns. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection.
In 2019, The Freshman Player of the Year Award was started by the Football Writers Association of America. The national collegiate award is named in honor of Alexander and his incredible freshman season with the Crimson Tide.
Off the field, Alexander has been a leader through charitable organizations, including Shaun Alexander Professional Legacy Program, which give pro athletes the tools, training and personal coaching in order to handle fame, family, friends, finances and ther future. Alexander and his wife Valerie created Harvest Covenant, a charity that aids homeschool families.
Alexander is also part of other charitable organizations, which include Café Momentum, Prison Fellowship, The Matt Talbot Center and Stand Together.