From football stardom to family milestones, Shaun Alexander and his wife, Valerie, are preparing to welcome their 14th child—a moment that’s drawing wide attention across sports and lifestyle media.
Growing Family, Growing Joy
Shaun Alexander, best known as the 2005 NFL MVP, revealed on the Up & Adams Show that he and his wife, Valerie, are expecting baby No. 14. He noted, “We’re just now starting to tell people, but No. 14 is in the belly,” adding that the moment marked the first time he shared it publicly on television.
The couple already has 13 children—10 daughters and 3 sons—though they haven’t disclosed the gender or due date of the baby on the way. Their children’s names include Judea, Hope, Hosanna, Eternity, Torah, Jedidiah, Honor, Temple, Justus, Joseph, Eden, Trinity, and Heaven.
Their marriage dates back to April 2002 after a two-year courtship, and over time they have navigated both triumph and tragedy—one child, daughter Torah, passed away in infancy. The family maintains strong faith and a focus on homeschooling, with Alexander actively participating in faith-based educational and community initiatives.
Football Legend on and off the Field
Alexander’s NFL career now lives in the record books, but it still shapes how the public sees him. Over his nine-year tenure (2000–2008)—most of them with the Seattle Seahawks—he racked up 9,453 rushing yards and 100 touchdowns, ranking 18th all-time in NFL touchdowns. His most iconic season was 2005, when he ran for 1,880 yards and 27 touchdowns, earning league MVP honors.
On the show, host Kay Adams pointed out how Alexander now outpaces former NFL QB Philip Rivers in publicly known family size (Rivers is widely known to have 10 children). Alexander responded playfully, “I want my kids to see the Hall of Fame. Am I asking too much?”
Interestingly, this new expected child ties him with former NFL player Antonio Cromartie in the realm of large families among ex-players, as many media outlets have noted. New York Post
The Role of Faith, Education & Homeschooling
For the Alexanders, family is deeply anchored in faith and values. The couple is involved with a faith-based homeschooling initiative called the Harvest Covenant, which even includes a football team coached by Alexander. This aligns with their broader vision of raising children in a spiritually grounded, close-knit environment.
Valerie, though less publicly visible, is central to the home front—ensuring that amid a large household, the children experience stability, consistency, and love. Together, the couple projects an image not of celebrity opulence, but of shared purpose and family mission.
Challenges & Community Reaction
We won’t gloss over the challenges: raising 14 children involves emotional, financial, and logistical demands few can relate to. Questions naturally arise—how do you balance individual attention, education, and child care? How are resources stretched? What support system underpins it all?
On social media and forums, responses have ranged from admiration to curiosity to criticism. One Reddit commenter joked:
“They were measuring children by mass at birth, so it took 14 Alexander babies to surpass Rivers’ 10.”
Meanwhile, others raise serious reflections on responsibility, planning, and quality of life.
But in the media coverage, the tone remains overwhelmingly respectful—celebrating both the personal and public dimensions of Alexander’s announcement.
What’s Next & What We Don’t Yet Know
Many details remain undisclosed. As of now:
- The sex and due date of baby No. 14 have not been revealed. People.com
- How exactly the Alexanders will adapt their daily routines, schooling, and household logistics as the family grows is still unfolding.
- Any commentary from extended family, friends, or the community about this announcement has not gone wide in the media yet.
Conclusion
As Shaun and Valerie Alexander prepare to welcome their 14th child, they add a new chapter to a life already rich in love, faith, and purpose. While the public spotlight often focuses on stats and records, this announcement reminds us of the human story behind the athlete—the husband, the father, the believer.
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