Shaun Alexander
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Position: RB
Jersey #: 37
Date of Birth: August 30, 1977
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 228 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 19 in 2000 by SEA
First Team: SEA (2000)
Last Team: WAS (2008)
Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | WAS | 4 | 11 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | SEA | 13 | 207 | 716 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 76 | 1 | 0 | 109 |
| 2006 | SEA | 10 | 252 | 896 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 48 | 0 | 3 | 130 |
| 2005 | SEA | 16 | 370 | 1880 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 78 | 1 | 1 | 362 |
| 2004 | SEA | 16 | 353 | 1688 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 170 | 4 | 3 | 300 |
| 2003 | SEA | 16 | 326 | 1435 | 14 | 42 | 42 | 295 | 2 | 3 | 263 |
| 2002 | SEA | 16 | 295 | 1175 | 16 | 59 | 78 | 460 | 2 | 1 | 270 |
| 2001 | SEA | 16 | 309 | 1318 | 14 | 44 | 59 | 343 | 2 | 4 | 254 |
| 2000 | SEA | 16 | 64 | 313 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 41 | 0 | 2 | 43 |
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Shaun Alexander - Career Overview
Date of Birth: August 30, 1977Position: Running Back (RB)
Career Timeline
- Seattle Seahawks (2000 - 2006)
- Drafted in the 1st round (19th overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft.
- Quickly established himself as a premier running back, earning Pro Bowl selections in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2007.
- Named the NFL MVP in 2005 after leading the league with 1,880 rushing yards and 27 rushing touchdowns.
- Instrumental in leading the Seahawks to their first Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XL (2005 season).
- Holds several franchise records, including career rushing yards and rushing touchdowns.
- Washington Redskins (2007 - 2008)
- Signed with the Redskins in 2007; however, his time was marred by injuries.
- Played in limited games, marking the end of his NFL career in 2008.
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- 2005 NFL MVP
- 3× First-team All-Pro (2004, 2005, 2007)
- 2005 NFL Offensive Player of the Year
- Led the NFL in rushing touchdowns in 2005 and 2006.
- Member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team.
- Inducted into the Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor.
Legacy
Shaun Alexander is remembered as one of the most prolific running backs of the early 2000s, known for his powerful running style and ability to find the end zone. His remarkable season in 2005 solidified his legacy, and he remains a beloved figure among Seahawks fans.Source: gpt-4o-mini
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