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Shaun Alexander

By James Alder, About.com

Shaun Alexander

Shaun Alexander

National Football League

Name :

Shaun Alexander

Uniform Number: 37

Position:

Running Back

Current Team:

Free Agent

Other Teams:


Washington Redskins (2008)
Seattle Seahawks (2000-2007)

Measurables:


Height: 5-11
Weight: 225
Birth Date: 08/30/77
Place of Birth: Florence, Kentucky

High School:

Boone County High School (Florence, KY)

College:

Alabama

Drafted :

by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round (No. 19 overall) in 2000.

Drafted Right After:

Chad Pennington, QB Marshall (NY Jets)

Drafted Right Before:

Stockar McDougle, OT Oklahoma (Lions)

Awards:
Pro Bowl (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
2005 AP NFL MVP (2005)
2005 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2005)
2005 Bert Bell Award (2005)

Records:
28 - Most touchdowns in one season (2005)
27 - Most rushing touchdowns in one season (2005)

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