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Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney was selected as a finalist for the 2025 Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Wednesday afternoon.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 3

Alabama Cornerback Dijon Lee Jr. Named Finalist for National Award

Alabama cornerback Dijon Lee Jr. was named a finalist for the Shaun Alexander Award on Wednesday. This honor is given to college football's top freshman and Lee is one of five finalists for the coveted national award.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / November 25

Pitt RB Named Best Freshman of the Week

Pitt Panthers running back Ja'Kyrian "Boosie" Turner has been named the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Week. The award is given out by the Maxwell Football Club to a freshman player who had an outstanding performance.

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The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players with the most recent 10-touchdown (non-passing) season by NFL team can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL yearly completion % leaders' quiz

The 'Most receiving yards in one NFL game' quiz

The 'NFL active rushing leaders' quiz

College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / November 8

Braylon Staley and Ty Redmond of Tennessee Football Named Semifinalists for Shaun Alexander Award

The Tennessee Volunteers (6-3, 3-3) are on a bye-week following last week's 33-27 loss to Oklahoma. As the team sets their focus on New Mexico State, a few players received forms of recognition.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / November 6

Three Big Ten Newcomers Named Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Semifinalists

Since 2018, the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award has been presented to the top freshman in college football. Both true freshmen and redshirt freshmen are eligible for the honor.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / November 6

Miami's Freshman Superstar Named Semifinalist For National Award

Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney has been named one of 14 semifinalists for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, presented annually to the most outstanding freshman player in college football.

NFL News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 5

Alabama DB named semifinalist for Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year award

Dijon Lee has been named a semifinalist for the Shaun Alexander Award. The award is given annually to the best freshman in college football and is named after former Alabama running back, Shaun Alexander.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 25

Running Back Nate Sheppard Added to Prestigious List

Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard has been a standout player this season for a program looking to prove itself in national recognition. Sheppard was one of five freshmen added to the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Watch List.

NFL News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / October 7

Football’s Javin Gordon Named to the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Mid-Season Watch List

Gordon was one of 15 additions to the list. He ranks second on the team with 235 yards rushing and three rushing scores. Gordon is averaging 4.7 yards per carry.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Three Tennessee Football Freshmen Listed on Shaun Alexander Award Watch List

The Tennessee Volunteers have been one of the better teams in the nation when it comes to using their freshmen. Some of this is because of injuries, however the Vols' freshmen core has stepped up in a major way.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / September 25

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.

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The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

NFL News / The Spun / September 25

Congratulations Pouring In For Legendary NFL Star Shaun Alexander

Congratulations are in order for legendary NFL running back Shaun Alexander and his wife, Valerie. Alexander, a former MVP and three-time Pro Bowler, had an incredible NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks He had 9,429 rushing yards, 1,511 receiving yards and 112 total touchdowns from 2000-2007.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 24

Despite Class of 2026 nomination 2 Seahawks legendary RBs face tough paths to Canton

With apologies to running backs such as Chris Warren and Curt Warner, not many Seattle Seahawks fans would quibble with an all-time backfield featuring Shaun Alexander and Marshawn Lynch.

Gators Freshman WR Named to Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Year Award Watch List

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Highly regarded Florida Gators freshman wide receiver Dallas Wilson found himself listed on the Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Year Award Watch List on Tuesday.

Oklahoma OT Michael Fasusi Lands on Shaun Alexander Award Watch List

Oklahoma freshman Michael Fasusi is much more than just hype. A 5-star recruit and the highest-rated recruit of OU offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh’s career, Fasusi on Monday was revealed to be a co-starter at left tackle for the Sooners’ season opener on Saturday against Illinois State.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Gridiron Heroics / May 20

'We Know He Has Talent': Jalen Milroe’s Potential As Starting QB For Seattle Seahawks Gets Valued Opinion From Team Legend

Jalen Milroe, newly drafted quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, should not be allowed to sit on the bench for too long according to Shaun Alexander, former Seahawks running back.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / February 10

Seahawks great Shaun Alexander deserves more Hall of Fame consideration

Last week during NFL Honors, the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame took center stage. This August, cornerback Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen, tight end Antonio Gates, and wide receiver Sterling Sharpe will receive their busts on Saturday, August 2, in Canton, Ohio.

NFL News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 24, 2024

Josiah Trotter Earns Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Week

Tuesday morning, the Maxwell Award Committee announced linebacker Josiah Trotter as this week’s Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Week. Trotter tallied 11 tackles, including six solo tackles, in the Mountaineers 32-28 comeback win over Kansas on Saturday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 11, 2024

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Seattle Seahawks

Here are three Seattle Seahawks who should eventually receive football immortality.

Titans add three-time Pro Bowl safety to revamped secondary

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Jacksonville Jaguars

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Pittsburgh Steelers

The greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

The 'Seattle Seahawks with 1,000 receiving yards' quiz

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / February 9, 2024

Alexander Says Seahawks Would Win Super Bowl XL '99 Times Out Of 100'

The Seattle Seahawks' first crack at championship glory came up just short, as they fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-10 in Super Bowl XL back in the 2005 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 8, 2024

Seahawks' Shaun Alexander: Steelers Absolutely Lose 99 Out Of 100 Times In 2005 Super Bowl

Reflecting on the events of Super Bowl XL, Alexander recently shared his insights on the Big Al & JoJo podcast aired on KOA Sports Radio. He candidly expressed his belief that, despite the Steelers' victory, the Seahawks were the superior team. "If we had played the Steelers 100 times, we probably would've lost one.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / February 1, 2024

Alabama football legend, Shaun Alexander, wants Derrick Henry to go to a Super Bowl contender

Derrick Henry enjoyed eight years with the Tennessee Titans as a former second-round pick of the 2016 NFL Draft. He recorded five 1,000+ yard rushing seasons and became one of eight running backs in National Football League history to account for a 2,000-yard season (2,027 in 2020).