Ex-NFL MVP Shaun Alexander and wife Valerie are expecting 14th child

Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander and his wife Valerie are expecting their 14th child, the couple revealed Thursday on Up & Adams. Alexander, who played his last NFL game in 2008, told host Kay Adams that the pregnancy is still early and that they are just starting to tell people. “No. 14 is in the belly,” Alexander said, describing the growing family as they discuss Harvest Covenant, a faith-based educational initiative for homeschooled children that includes a football program in which Alexander is involved.

The newest addition would join a large siblings’ roster: Heaven, Trinity, Eden, Joseph, Justus, Temple, Honor, Jedidiah, Eternity, Hosanna, Hope, Judea and Torah, the latter of whom the family lost in 2017 at 70 days after birth. The Alexanders have discussed family life publicly as part of their broader work with Harvest Covenant, and the program has been a focal point of Alexander’s post-football endeavors. The extension of the family comes as the couple continues to balance public visibility with privacy surrounding the pregnancy.

Alexander’s recent comments place the revelation within the context of his long football legacy and ongoing community involvement. The three-time Pro Bowler remains one of the most recognizable figures associated with the Seattle Seahawks, a franchise for which his contributions helped shape a high-water mark for rushing production during the mid-2000s. The Harvest Covenant project, a faith-based homeschooling initiative that incorporates athletics, has been a notable post-career pursuit for Alexander, who has described the program as a way to blend education, faith and sport for families choosing home-based schooling.

On the field, Alexander’s 2005 season stands as a career peak. In nine NFL seasons from 2000 through 2008, he amassed 9,453 rushing yards and 100 rushing touchdowns. His 2005 breakout campaign featured 1,880 rushing yards and 27 rushing touchdowns, earning him the NFL MVP award, Offensive Player of the Year honors, All-Pro recognition and the Bert Bell Award. He posted five straight seasons with at least 1,100 rushing yards, a sustained stretch that solidified his status as the Seahawks’ all-time leading rusher. With 112 career touchdowns, he sits among the league’s notable scorers from the running back position and remains a frequent topic of Hall of Fame discussion among voters.

Alexander’s career placed him in the broader conversation about the Hall of Fame. He is listed among finalists who could be enshrined in Canton, with the note that he was described as one of the 128 finalists in a recent cycle. His combination of peak production, longevity and impact on Seattle’s offense is often cited by supporters as evidence of his candidacy, even as debates about the Hall’s modern-era eligibility continue among fans and analysts alike.

As a public figure whose life has extended beyond football, Alexander’s health and family milestones have continued to attract attention from fans and media outlets. The family has been open about its growth and the role of faith and community in their daily life, especially through Harvest Covenant. The forthcoming arrival of another child adds a new chapter to a life that has already encompassed a dramatic professional arc and a prolific family history.

As the family prepares to welcome a new member, observers will be watching not only for the health and happiness of Valerie and Shaun Alexander but also for how their ongoing work with Harvest Covenant continues to shape conversations about faith-based education and athletics. Alexander’s post-NFL trajectory, marked by community involvement and family life, illustrates how prominent athletes transition into roles that blend personal faith, coaching, mentorship and charitable work with the responsibilities of public life. The 14th child would expand a lineage that has already drawn public interest for its size and for the resilience shown since the loss of Torah, underscoring a narrative that intertwines triumph, faith and family growth in the realm of sports heritage.