Following a remarkable career path that saw him transform from the battlefield as an Army Ranger and a wide receiver at West Point, into a standout starting left tackle with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Alejandro Villanueva will add another accolade to his impressive resume.
After retiring from the NFL this offseason following six seasons with Pittsburgh and one season with the Baltimore Ravens, Villanueva will receive the 2023 Hula Bowl Trailblazer Award, presented by the Hula Bowl, according to an article via nfldraftdiamonds.com. Villanueva was selected for his “amazing sacrifice and service as a decorated member of our Armed Forces, as well as a terrific football player,” according to NFL Draft Diamonds.