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3 Ohio State Buckeyes Named to Shaun Alexander Award Hotlist
The Shaun Alexander Award is one achievement all freshmen in college football hope to earn by the end of their first season. Many notable players, including Trevor Lawrence, Will Anderson Jr.
College Football News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / August 26
Maryland Zion Elee earns spot on Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Watch List
Zion Elee’s rapid rise took another step forward as he was named to the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Watch List, a national honor reserved for the most impactful first‑year players in college football.
College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 26
Texas A&M WR Aaron Gregory Makes Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Watch List
The Texas A&M Aggies have some exciting freshmen set to make their college debuts against Missouri State in only a matter of days. But arguably none of them are garnering as much hype as wide receiver Aaron Gregory, something that has now officially been recognized.
The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the players to rush for at least five touchdowns in six or more seasons since the AFL/NFL merger (1970) can you name in eight minutes?
3 Alabama freshmen named to Shaun Alexander Award Watch List
Three Alabama football freshmen were named to the Shaun Alexander Award Watch List on Wednesday. The award is given annually to the best freshman player in college football.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Inside The Star / June 24
The four worst trades in Dallas Cowboys history
The Cowboys weren’t scared to swing big with a trade, even if it didn’t always pay off. I respected that about the front office when Jerry Jones was the real one in charge.
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 6
Roger Craig's election strengthens the HOF cases of several RBs
Roger Craig is a Hall of Famer. Announced as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2026 class on Thursday night, Craig finally gets the call 26 years
Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / December 3
Miami Superstar Selected Finalist for the 2025 Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award
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.
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.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
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 / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / November 5
Pitt Freshman QB Named Shaun Alexander Award Semifinalist
PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel has been named a semifinalist for this year's Shaun Alexander Award, the team announced.
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.
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.
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.
Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / February 10, 2025
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 / Steeler Nation / July 17, 2024
Colin Cowherd delivers intriguing take on Steelers' Super Bowl XL victory
The Pittsburgh Steelers come up a lot when discussing Super Bowls. After all, they are tied for the most Super Bowl victories in the NFL and are also responsible for many crucial Super Bowl moments.
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.
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.
NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / February 1, 2024
Ex-NFL Star Shaun Alexander Furthers Russ-to-Falcons Speculation
With the calendar turning to February, the future of quarterback Russell Wilson remains as cloudy as it was weeks ago at the conclusion of the Denver Broncos campaign.
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).
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 27, 2023
Alabama Safety Named 2023 Shaun Alexander Award Winner
The Maxwell Football Club announced Wednesday that Alabama safety Caleb Downs has earned the 2023 Shaun Alexander Award Winner. The Shaun Alexander Award is given to the top freshmen in college football.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 1, 2023
Alabama Safety Caleb Downs Named Shaun Alexander Award Finalist
Alabama safety Caleb Downs was named one of five finalists for the Shaun Alexander Award Friday morning by the Maxwell Football Club. The award goes to the best freshman player in college football, and the winner will be announced on Dec.
NFL News / Yardbarker / June 10, 2022
Shaun Alexander: Baker Mayfield may not have 'higher ceiling' than Seahawks' Geno Smith, Drew Lock
Long linked to trade rumors involving Seattle, many within the NFL community assume Baker Mayfield would be an upgrade over Geno Smith and Drew Lock, but one Seahawks legend isn't so sure.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 3, 2017
Familiar RBs who finished their careers in unfamiliar places
This fall, we are going to see Adrian Peterson in a New Orleans Saints uniform and Marshawn Lynch donning the silver and black of the Raiders, and we'll have to get used to it.
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