Oct 22, 2022; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; The Million Dollar Band marches and plays during the University of Alabama homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.
Shaun Alexander’s achievements
Alexander, a native of Florence, Kentucky, was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 2005, the same year he led the Seahawks to the Super Bowl. In nine seasons as a pro, Alexander rushed for 9,453 yards and scored 100 touchdowns. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection, the release states.
In 2019, the Freshman Player of the Year Award was initiated by the Football Writers Association of America. The national collegiate award is named in honor of Alexander and his stellar freshman season with the Crimson Tide.
Alexander will also serve as an honorary captain for the homecoming game, along with Chris Samuels. Samuels, a Mobile native, played offensive tackle at UA from 1996-99. He earned All-American honors and the Outland Trophy while at UA. He was the third pick of the 2000 NFL Draft and played his entire career in Washington, where he was a six-time Pro Bowl selection.
Reach Jasmine Hollie at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Ex-Alabama football star to serve as homecoming parade grand marshal
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