About Villanueva: Standout lineman during first three years at West Point ... spent first two years on defensive side of ball ... shifted to offensive line last season ... move to wide receiver this spring created one of most intriguing stories in college football ... promises to garner plethora of national attention this fall ... might become first player in college football history to start final game of one season at offensive tackle and first contest of next season at wide receiver ... shift to wideout directed by Black Knights’ new head coach Rich Ellerson to utilize large 6-10 frame as ball-catching weapon on perimeter ... impressive physical specimen ... boasts tremendous athleticism ... played tight end in high school ... also standout center on basketball court ... physical tools translate well to wideout spot ...  tallest player in Army football history ... ranked as tallest offensive lineman in all Division I last season ... features excellent hand strength and outstanding ball skills ... devastating blocker on perimeter ... works well in space ... could be major force in run and pass game ... worked hard to become acclimated to new surroundings following position shift midway through spring ... production promises to increase as comfort level rises ... boasts tireless work ethic and admirable practice habits ... takes great pride in overall development ... attacks game with burning passion ... displayed propensity to slip behind defensive secondary this spring ... tough to bring down in open field ... caught three touchdown passes during Army’s spring scrimmages ... pulled down 38-yard scoring aerial in Black/Gold game … finished final scrimmage with two catches for team-high 60 yards ... enters preseason camp listed as starter at “X” wideout position ... letterman.

2008: Appeared in all 12 games ... listed  with the starting unit at left tackle throughout season ... started all 12 contests … debuted in starting lineup during Black Knights’ season opener versus Temple … remained with lead cast for balance of season.

2007: Saw reserve action in two contests ... began season at defensive end ... shifted to offensive line midway through season ... received field duty against Temple and Rutgers.

2006: Appeared in four contests ... drew field duty against VMI, Tulane, Air Force and Notre Dame ... registered one tackle ... posted lone stop versus Notre Dame ... filled special teams role ... received reserve duty at defensive end as well.

High School: Two-year letterwinner at SHAPE American High in Belgium ... played for head coach Kregg Kappemann ... split time between defensive end and tight end positions ... attended school with current Army teammate Joseph Puttmann.

Personal: Born Sept. 22, 1988 ... given name is Alejandro Villanueva Martin ... father’s name is Ignacio Villanueva ... Ali was born and raised in Spain ... has lived in Belgium, Spain and the United States ... speaks three languages fluently ... loves to fish ... especially enjoys spearfishing and bass fishing ... majoring in Systems Engineering.