Two-Time Pro Bowler Alejandro Villanueva Joins FOX Deportes as Lead NFL Analyst

LOS ÁNGELES – FOX Deportes today announces former NFL offensive lineman Alejandro Villanueva has joined the network as lead NFL analyst. Villanueva will share his expertise and analysis throughout the 2022 NFL Playoffs culminating with the network’s dedicated live  broadcast of Super Bowl LVII from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.

Villanueva makes his debut as the network’s lead game analyst on Saturday, January 21, 2023, with the NFC Divisional Round showdown between the rival Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants. He will also appear on the network’s flagship NFL program, NFLEROS, throughout the postseason.

“We are proud to welcome Alejandro to FOX Deportes,” said network Executive Vice President and General Manager Carlos Sanchez.  “His football career and professional story speaks for itself.  We have no doubt that he will offer invaluable insight as part of our comprehensive coverage of Super Bowl LVII.”

Villanueva starred for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2014-2020 including appearing in two Pro Bowls (2017, 2018).  He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Baltimore Ravens.

“I’m looking forward to this incredible opportunity with Fox Deportes to work with Adrian, Jesse, and the rest of the incredible staff,” said Villanueva. “I think it will be awesome to bring a Spanish audience some insights about American football and what I found to be fascinating as I got to know the sport.”

Born in Mississippi to Spanish parents and raised in Rhode Island, Belgium and Spain, Villanueva began playing football in high school.  He went on to start four years for the Army Black Knights, while also serving in the United States Army from 2010-2015. He deployed a total of three times to Afghanistan and was awarded a Bronze Star Medal with V device for rescuing soldiers while under enemy fire.

Villanueva also graduated with an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business in 2019.

Spanish Version:

EL DOS VECES ELEGIDO AL PRO BOWL ALEJANDRO VILLANUEVA SE UNE A FOX DEPORTES COMO SU PRINCIPAL ANALISTA DE LA NFL

El veterano de siete años de la NFL hace su debut como analista el sábado en el juego entre los Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants.