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Ex-NFL MVP Shaun Alexander stuns fans with baby no. 14 announcement: Who is his wife?

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Ex-NFL MVP Shaun Alexander stuns fans with baby no. 14 announcement: Who is his wife?

Valerie Alexander (née Boyd) has been married to former NFL star Shaun Alexander since April 2002, following nearly two years of courtship.

Shaun Alexander, the 2005 NFL MVP revealed that he and his wife, Valerie, are expecting their 14th child. “We’re just now starting to tell people,” the Seahawks all-time leading rusher said, “but No. 14 is in the belly.” The newest addition to the Alexander clan will join siblings Heaven, Trinity, Eden, Joseph, Justus, Temple, Honor, Jedidiah, Eternity, Hosanna, Hope and Judea. The family lost daughter Torah in 2017 just 70 days after she was born.Shaun Alexander and Valerie got married in 2002 and the couple already has 13 children- 10 daughters and 3 sons. The news of the 14th child is the latest addition to the family amid widespread interest in how they balance fame, parenting, faith and their interest in public life. The Alexander patriarch, 48, shared the news with host Kay Adams while discussing the Harvest Covenant, a faith-based educational initiative for homeschooled children, which includes a football team coached for the three-time Pro Bowler.ALSO READ: Voddie Baucham’s chilling final message for Charlie Kirk emerges after pastor’s deathWho is Valerie Alexander?Valerie Alexander (née Boyd) has been married to former NFL star Shaun Alexander since April 2002, following nearly two years of courtship. Shaun, is widely renowned for his record-breaking 2005 season with the Seattle Seahawks that earned him the NFL MVP award, has always placed family at the heart of his life. A Florence, Kentucky native, he played college football at the University of Alabama before being drafted into the NFL in 2000. Valerie stood by his side long before his professional fame, supporting him through every milestone. Together, they have built a life centered on love, faith, and unityLive EventsKnown as a devoted wife and mother, Valerie has embraced homeschooling their children and nurturing a strong family foundation. The couple regularly attends church and openly shares their Christian values. Shaun, the Seahawks’ all-time leading rusher, often credits their enduring marriage to a deep friendship, unwavering trust, and a shared sense of purpose.ALSO READ: Erika Kirk knew Trump long before she met Charlie? Romania charity allegations set internet ablazeHow did the two meet?Valerie’s maiden name is Boyd, and the 44-year-old former NFL player was reportedly a virgin before he met her. “The first time I kissed her was at the altar after Pastor Treat said, ‘You may now kiss the bride.’ It was worth the wait,” Shaun shared in the book Touchdown Alexander. They dated for two years before tying the knot and the couple has been together for 23 years now.ALSO READ: Charlie Kirk’s parents Robert and Kimberly were sidelined from his Arizona memorial? Speculations explode onlineShaun met his future wife, Valerie, at a party on his very first day in Seattle, shortly after the Seahawks drafted him. During their initial conversation, Valerie admitted she didn’t know much about football. “You know what? It’s really wild,” Alexander said while announcing that his wife is expecting their 14th child. “I want you to look at this: Philip Rivers, get to work,” Adams responded. “That’s what I want to say. Philip steals headlines with 10. You only have 10 children. Philip, get a grip. We should take his Hall of Fame away and give it to you.”“You know, I want my kids to see the Hall of Fame,” Alexander said. “Am I asking too much?” The running back certainly has a case as one of the 128 finalists to be enshrined in Canton.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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