Shaun Alexander

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/shaun-alexander

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Shaun Alexander born?August 30, 1977
2. What is the college career highlight?First-team All-American in 1999 for the University of Alabama
3. What is the NFL draft position?19th overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks
4. Who is Shaun Alexander?Shaun Alexander is a super-fast football player who played as a running back for the Seattle Seahawks. He scored many touchdowns and became a star in the NFL.
5. Why did Shaun Alexander become famous?He made a huge impact by scoring a lot of touchdowns, winning the NFL MVP award, and setting many team records. He also became the first athlete to appear on both NCAA Football and Madden NFL video game covers.

All-American: An honor bestowed upon the most outstanding college athletes in the United States, signifying elite performance.
NFL Draft: The annual selection process by which NFL teams acquire eligible college football players, determining team rosters and future talent.
MVP (Most Valuable Player): An award recognizing the player deemed to have the greatest impact and performance within a league or competition for a given season.
All-Decade Team: A special designation recognizing the top players who performed at an elite level throughout a particular decade in NFL history.