Shaun Alexander: Former NFL MVP and Wife Expecting 14th Child, Here Are the Details

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Happy news has arrived from former NFL star Shaun Alexander and his wife Valerie Alexander.

The couple officially announced that they are expecting their 14th child.

Shaun Alexander made the announcement on September 25, 2025, on the popular television show "Up & Adams," hosted by Kay Adams.

With a beaming smile, Alexander stated, "We're just starting to tell people, but number 14 is in the belly."

The Alexanders, who married in 2002, have had 10 girls and three boys: Heaven, Trinity, Eden, Joseph, Justus, Temple, Honor, Jedidiah, Torah, Eternity, Hosanna, Hope and Judea. Sadly, their ninth child, Torah, died 70 days after birth in 2017.

Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander revealed today on the @UpAndAdamsShow that he and his wife, Valerie, are expecting their 14th child. pic.twitter.com/xQoUyzGUDv

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 25, 2025

Currently, Shaun Alexander and Valerie have been blessed with 13 children, consisting of 10 daughters and 3 sons.

Their children's unique names reflect the values ​​they hold dear, including Heaven, Trinity, Eden, Joseph, Justus, Temple, Honor, Jedidiah, Torah, Eternity, Hosanna, Hope, and Judea.

However, this family's joy has also been tinged with deep sorrow.

Their ninth child, Torah, tragically passed away just 70 days after his birth.

Shaun and Valerie Alexander have been married since April 2002, after dating for two years.

Valerie Alexander plays a central role in managing this large household, from coordinating daily schedules, education, and extracurricular activities for all their children.

This extended family also has grandchildren, meaning their 14th child will soon become an aunt or uncle to older family members.

"Number 14 is in the belly."Seahawks legend RB Shaun Alexander says he and his wife, Valerie, are welcoming their 14th child 👏🥳(Via @heykayadams, @UpAndAdamsShow) pic.twitter.com/menpf4Hdqq

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 25, 2025

Shaun Edward Alexander is a former professional American football running back best known for his career in the National Football League (NFL).

He spent the majority of his illustrious career with the Seattle Seahawks, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy.

Born on August 30, 1977, in Florence, Kentucky, United States, Shaun Alexander stood 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall and weighed 228 pounds (103 kg) during his playing career.

He attended Boone County High School in Florence, Kentucky.

During his senior season (1994–1995), Alexander set state records with 3,166 rushing yards and 54 touchdowns, earning him the title of Kentucky's "Mr. Football."

He then attended the University of Alabama from 1996 to 1999, earning a BA in marketing in 2000.

At Alabama, he also broke the school record with 291 rushing yards in a single game as a freshman and became the school's all-time leading rusher with 3,565 yards and 50 touchdowns.

He also earned First-Team All-American and SEC Player of the Year honors in 1999.

Shaun Alexander's professional career began when he was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round (19th overall pick) of the 2000 NFL Draft.

Alexander played for the Seahawks from 2000 to 2007, before joining the Washington Redskins in 2008.

He was named the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) and the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2005.

Also, he is a three-time Pro Bowl selection (2003–2005) and a two-time First-Team All-Pro (2004, 2005).

In 2005, he led the NFL in rushing yards (1,880) and rushing touchdowns (28), becoming the first running back in NFL history to score 15 or more touchdowns in five consecutive seasons.

Alexander was also a member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team and holds the Seattle Seahawks' all-time rushing yards (9,429) and touchdowns (112 total).

He led the Seahawks to their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history in 2005.

After retiring, his contributions were recognized with induction into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016.