Shaun Edward Alexander (born August 30, 1977 in
Florence, Kentucky) is an American football player
in the National Football League. He currently is the
starting running back for the Seattle Seahawks.
After a standout career at Boone County High School
in his hometown, Alexander won the Kentucky "Mr.
Football" Award, an honor given to the top high
school player in the state. He set records of 3,166
rushing yards and 54 touchdowns for his high school
team. He also attended R.A. Jones Middle School.