Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander Expecting 14th Child: A New Member Enters A Family Dynasty

Shaun Alexander just dropped news that has everyone doing double-takes at their morning coffee. The 2005 NFL MVP casually revealed that he and his wife Valerie are expecting their 14th child. The man who once steamrolled through AFC defenses is apparently applying that same relentless approach to building his family roster.

The Alexander Family Starting Lineup Gets Even Deeper

At 48 years old, Alexander isn’t slowing down when it comes to expanding his household. The former running back and his wife currently have 10 daughters and three sons, though they tragically lost one child in infancy. Now they’re adding another player to what’s starting to look like a small village rather than a nuclear family.

For those keeping score at home (and honestly, someone probably should be at this point), Alexander and Valerie have been married since 2002, right after his third season with the Seahawks. Their first child, Heaven, arrived in 2003, and they’ve been consistently adding to their roster ever since. At this rate, they could field their own football team with substitutes.

The timing of this announcement couldn’t be more interesting, considering Alexander was also recently named one of 128 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. So while he’s waiting to see if he gets that golden jacket, he’s busy creating enough future family members to fill an entire section at his potential induction ceremony.

Hall of Fame Dreams and Family Schemes

During his chat with Adams, the conversation naturally drifted toward his Hall of Fame candidacy – because apparently discussing double-digit offspring leads to football accomplishments. Alexander made his case with typical confidence, pointing out that he’s one of only 10 NFL players to record 100 career rushing touchdowns. Not a bad résumé bullet point, though at this rate, his most impressive stat might be his family size.

The former Seattle Seahawks star even got in a playful jab at fellow quarterback Philip Rivers, who “only” has 10 children. Apparently, in the Alexander household, Rivers is considered an underachiever in the procreation department. That’s the kind of competitive spirit that made Alexander great on the field, now applied to family planning with surgical precision.

Alexander’s professional accomplishments are nothing to sneeze at, either. His 2005 MVP season was the stuff of legends – 1,880 rushing yards, 27 rushing touchdowns, and a trip to Super Bowl XL. He made three Pro Bowl appearances and was inducted into the Seahawks Ring of Honor in 2022. But let’s be honest, managing 14 kids might be his greatest challenge yet.

The Numbers Game: Alexander vs. The Competition

When you break down the math, Alexander and his wife are looking at some serious logistics. Fourteen children means birthday parties every month and a half, holiday gift exchanges that require spreadsheet management, and grocery bills that would make most people’s mortgage payments look reasonable.

The man who once averaged 4.3 yards per carry in the NFL is now averaging roughly one child every 1.6 years since getting married. That’s consistency you have to respect. Before anyone starts making jokes about knowing when to punt, remember that Alexander has been pretty successful at most things he’s put his mind to. Three Pro Bowls, an NFL MVP award, and now potentially 14 children – the man clearly doesn’t believe in half measures. Congratulations to the Alexander family on this news.