Kansas City linebacker D.J. Alexander earned a spot in the 2017 NFL Pro Bowl as a special teams player, but he spent most of time playing at linebacker in his first-ever appearance in the all-star game.
The experience of playing alongside some of the NFL's biggest stars should provide a big boost of confidence for the second-year player out of Oregon State going into the 2017 season.
"Being in the Pro Bowl after not getting invited to the combine - and a lot of people doubting you, saying he's injury-prone or undersized - being able to fight through it shows that if you keep working, anything can be accomplished," Alexander told the Kansas City Star.