Shaun Alexander to be 15th inducted into Seahawks Ring of Ho

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Shaun Alexander's legacy will forever be enshrined in Seattle, as the running back will become a member of the ring of honor this year. The ceremony will take place during the Seahawks' Week 6 home game against the on Oct. 16.Alexander will become the 15th inductee into the Seahawks ring of honor. The 2005 NFL MVP -- the only Seahawk to ever to be named league MVP -- spent the majority of his career in Seattle, putting up impre sive numbers season after season.The three- Adam Prentice Jersey time Pro Bowler was a first-team All-Pro, Offensive Player of the Year, a three-time Pro Bowler and finished his NFL career with 9,453 rushing yards, 100 rushing touchdowns, 215 receptions, 1,520 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns. He ranks eighth all-time in rushing touchdowns.Alexander reflected on what it means to join so many other Seahawk greats in the Ring of Honor. "It's so exciting and such an honor to just be a part of Erik Mccoy Jersey the Ring of Honor," Alexander said, . "When you come to Seattle and you look up in the stadium, you see some of the greats up there in the Ring of Honor. I remember seeing Steve Largent and the highlights of him, and Jim Zorn. And then me being a running back, you see Curt Warner. You're like, 'Dang, I've got to go after their records. This is going to be exciting.' So to be mentioned with those guys, and of course (Walter Jones) and Cortez, who were like big brothers when I first got there, it Bradley Roby Jersey 's really cool, super excited." Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information Blake Gilikin Jersey from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Seahawks president Chuck Arnold spoke to what Alexander brought to the team and the league, complimenting him as a player and person."The Seahawks are proud to recognize the incredible impact Shaun had on our organization by making him the 15th member of the Seahawks Ring of Honor," Arnold said. "Shaun is the true definition of a champion both on and off the field, and we are excited to formally celebrate him in front of the 12s this season with his induction ceremony." Alexander will join former teammate Matt Ha selbeck and former coach P.J. Williams Jersey Mike Holmgren in the Ring of Honor.