In 2019, started all 16 games during the regular season…part of an offensive line ranked tied for ninth in the NFL in fewest sacks allowed…offensive line yielded 1 sack or less in 7 different games.

In 2018, started all 16 games during the regular season…part of an offensive line that yielded just 24 sacks – fourth-fewest in the NFL.

In 2017, started all 16 games during the regular season…part of an offensive line that yielded just 24 sacks – tied as third-fewest in the NFL

Entering the 2019 season, has played in 64 consecutive regular season games – tied for the fourth-longest active streak among NFL offensive tackles.

Named to the Pro Bowl in 2017 and 2018.

Signed a new four-year contract with the Steelers on July 27, 2017…originally signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 5, 2014... spent the entire 2014 season on the Steelers' practice squad

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Named to the Pro Bowl in 2017 and 2018.
• Has played in 80 consecutive regular season games – tied for the third-longest active streak among NFL offensive tackles.
• Has started in 74 consecutive regular season games – the fifth-longest active streak among NFL offensive tackles. 

PRO (80-74/6-6): Signed a new four-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on July 27, 2017…signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Steelers on January 5, 2015…signed to the Steelers' practice squad on August 31, 2014…released by the Philadelphia Eagles on August 23, 2014…originally signed with the Eagles as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 5, 2014. 

2019 (16-16/0-0): Started all 16 games during the regular season…part of an offensive line ranked tied for ninth in the NFL in fewest sacks allowed…offensive line yielded 1 sack or less in 7 different games.

COLLEGE: A versatile player who started 24-of-28 games he played at Army (2006-2009)…saw action at wide receiver, left tackle and on the defensive line…as a wide receiver, led the team in receptions (34), receiving yards (522) and receiving TDs (5) in 2009…as a left tackle, started all 12 games in 2008…majored in systems engineering. 

PERSONAL: Attended SHAPE American High School (Casteau, Belgium)…spent 2010-13 as an active member of the U.S. Army and served three tours in Afghanistan…was promoted to ranking of Captain in April of 2014…earned numerous honors for his service, including the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, the Ranger Tab, the Parachutist Badge, the Bronze Star Medal for overseas service, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman's Badge and Expert Infantryman's Badge…son of Ignacio and Mati Villanueva…his father was a Lieutenant Commander in the Spanish Navy and also worked for NATO throughout Europe…he and wife, Maddy, have three children, Cruz, Eva and Alina…full name: Alejandro Villanueva.