Philadelphia Eagles to sign former Army Ranger

mojaveman · 05-05-2014, 12:55

Alejandro Villanueva spent the past four years defending his country in the U.S. Army. Villanueva will now spend this offseason trying to make the Philadelphia Eagles' 53-man roster.

At 6ft 9in and 277lbs I'd say he has a pretty good chance of being a good defensive lineman.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-sh...160841751.html

NurseTim · 05-05-2014, 19:41

How often does this happen? AD Ranger/QP/Seal/Recon/PJ gets out and goes to a pro sports team.
Very cool. I might take more of an interest.

Five-O · 05-06-2014, 04:17

Eagles going in 180 degree opposite direction of the Mike Vic/ DeSean Jackson route. I hope Villanueva makes the team.

cbtengr · 05-06-2014, 06:37

That is quite a story and I hope he makes it too. It would be nice to have another positive role model in the NFL, not for the fans for the players.

**PRB** · 05-06-2014, 08:46

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Originally Posted by NurseTim

How often does this happen? AD Ranger/QP/Seal/Recon/PJ gets out and goes to a pro sports team.
Very cool. I might take more of an interest.

It happens.
Back in the day I was scouted by the East German Female Volleyball team.
I didn't have enough testosterone.

Streck-Fu · 05-06-2014, 09:20

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Originally Posted by PRB

I didn't have enough testosterone.

Then there is no way you could have made the Chinese female swimming team...

AFHokie · 05-07-2014, 13:14

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Originally Posted by NurseTim

How often does this happen? AD Ranger/QP/Seal/Recon/PJ gets out and goes to a pro sports team.
Very cool. I might take more of an interest.

Chad Henning flew A-10's for the USAF before playing defensive tackle for the Cowboys in the 90's.

More recently Caleb Campbell, a USMA graduate played for the Lions, Colts & Chiefs. I don't know his current NFL status.