Former Pittsburgh Steelers OT Alejandro Villanueva had one of the most spectacular pathways to the NFL. At Army, he played tight end, offensive tackle, and defensive end, went undrafted, and after a failed tryout with the Cincinnati Bengals, he served three tours of duty in Afghanistan. After finishing his third tour of duty, he signed as a defensive end with the Philadelphia Eagles before finding his long-term home at left tackle with the Steelers.
Last year, Villanueva sat down with the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast and explained why signing with the Steelers was crucial in his ability to play in the NFL for seven seasons.