Shaun Alexander Surprises Fans: Former Seahawks MVP Drops Game-Changing Insight on Today’s NFL

Shaun Alexander, the Seattle Seahawks legend and 2005 NFL MVP, is back in the headlines with two feel-good stories that have reignited fan interest worldwide. CELEBRATING A GROWING FAMILY Minutes after appearing on a national podcast, the 48-year-old announced that he and wife Valerie are expecting their 14th child, sparking an outpouring of congratulations from former teammates and Crimson Tide alumni. The family-first news underscores Alexander’s long-standing commitment to faith and fatherhood, themes he regularly highlights through the Shaun Alexander Foundation. HALL OF FAME MOMENTUM BUILDS Just as the baby news broke, the Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed its 2026 modern-era nominees: Marshawn Lynch, Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor—and Shaun Alexander. With 112 rushing touchdowns, an NFL single-season record at the time, and the 2005 MVP trophy on his résumé, Alexander’s case for Canton has never looked stronger. Seahawks fans are already planning pilgrimages to Ohio, hoping to watch No. 37 receive the gold jacket he narrowly missed in past voting cycles. CONTINUING IMPACT BEYOND THE GRIDIRON Since retiring, Alexander has partnered with USAA’s Salute to Service Week and the NFL Legends Community to mentor current players on life after football, finances, and philanthropy. He also lends his name to the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, honoring college football’s top first-year athlete and keeping him connected to the Alabama program that launched his stardom. WHY FANS ARE SEARCHING FOR SHAUN ALEXANDER RIGHT NOW • Rare combination of family milestone and Hall of Fame buzz in the same week • Ongoing influence through national service initiatives and college awards • Renewed media appearances predicting a double-digit-win season for Seattle in 2025 With a growing family, a potential Hall of Fame induction, and a continued presence in community service, Shaun Alexander remains one of the NFL’s most inspiring figures—and a name football fans can’t stop Googling today.