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Alejandro Villanueva, an NFL player and West Point graduate, and his family are USAA members. Hear about their experience with USAA. For those who've served, and the families that have supported them, we offer our best service in return.

Alejandro Villanueva added 90 pounds and gave up his life as an Army platoon leader to pursue his NFL dream. Now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, his focus shifts to making the 53-man roster.

Alejandro Villanueva "Big Al" has become a fan favorite after replacing left tackle Kelvin Beachum last season due to his ACL injury. We analyze some of his best plays and show you why the organization is comfortable enough with his progress.

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Villanueva served three tours in Afghanistan as a paratrooper and U.S. Army Ranger. Now, he's trading the battlefield for a football field as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers!

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Steelers left tackle Alejandro Villanueva will be entrusted with keeping Ben Roethlisberger upright in Pittsburgh's showdown with the Broncos Sunday (4:40 p.m. ET, CBS). But he'll be up for the challenge -- he's had bigger responsibilities as an Army ranger.

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Alejandro "Ali" Villanueva (born September 22, 1988) is an American football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League and a captain in the United States Army, with whom he served as an Army Ranger, decorated with a bronze star. He played college football for the Army Black Knights, being recruited at one position, and playing three others during the course of his career. After serving three tours of duty in Afghanistan, he signed a contract with the Eagles on May 5, 2014, after working out in a regional showcase. He is 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m) tall, and signed with the Eagles as a defensive end; he did not make the final cut. Shortly after, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed him to their practice squad as an offensive lineman.