While he may be the most novice and one of the oldest players on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line, nobody could say that there are more experienced in their livelihood than their left tackle, Alejandro Villanueva, a decorated veteran of wars with the Army Rangers who just competed in his first Pro Bowl.
He has come a long way since Mike Tomlin spotted him on the Philadelphia Eagles’ sideline during a preseason game in 2014 and became intrigued about the possibilities. They committed a year to developing him on the practice squad, and that turned out to be time well-spent for both parties.