It’s an extra special National Football League first for Louis Vasquez…
For the first time since joining the NFL four years ago, the 26-year-old Mexican American offensive guard has been selected for the 2014 Pro Bowl.
Vasquez, currently playing for the Denver Broncos, was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the NFL Draft in 2009. He joined the Broncos in March 2013 as part of a four-year deal.
The NFL combined votes from coaches, players and fans to determine 85 of 87 Pro Bowl selects; the other two players are long-snappers selected by Pro Bowl coaches.
While there were 86 Pro Bowl spots to be voted on, there are 85 players because Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver/kick returner Antonio Brown filled two spots in the voting, which ended Thursday.
Under a new format this year, NFL legends Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders will divvy up the players in a two-day draft before the Jan. 26 game. Offensive and defensive players with the most votes who don’t make it past the divisional playoff round will serve as active player captains.
The schoolyard-style selections mean it’s likely teammates will be forced to play on opposite sides. Players on the winning team will earn $53,000 while the losers will get $26,000 under the collective bargaining agreement.
The 2014 Pro Bowl will be played on January 26 at 7:00 pm ET in Honolulu.
Here’s a look at the 2014 Pro Bowl Selections:
OFFENSE
Quarterbacks
Tom Brady, Patriots
Drew Brees, Saints
Peyton Manning, Broncos
Cam Newton, Panthers
Philip Rivers, Chargers
Russell Wilson, Seahawks
Wide receivers
Antonio Brown, Steelers
Dez Bryant, Cowboys
Josh Gordon, Browns
A.J. Green, Bengals
Andre Johnson, Texans
Calvin Johnson, Lions
Brandon Marshall, Bears
Demaryius Thomas, Broncos
Tackles
Branden Albert, Chiefs
Jason Peters, Eagles
Tyron Smith, Cowboys
Joe Staley, 49ers
Joe Thomas, Browns
Trent Williams, Redskins
Guards
Jahri Evans, Saints
Ben Grubbs, Saints
Mike Iupati, 49ers
Logan Mankins, Patriots
Louis Vasquez, Broncos
Marshal Yanda, Ravens
Centers
Ryan Kalil, Panthers
Alex Mack, Browns
Mike Pouncey, Dolphins
Max Unger, Seahawks
Tight ends
Jordan Cameron, Browns
Vernon Davis, 49ers
Jimmy Graham, Saints
Julius Thomas, Broncos
Running backs
Jamaal Charles, Chiefs
Matt Forte, Bears
Frank Gore, 49ers
Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks
LeSean McCoy, Eagles
Adrian Peterson, Vikings
Fullbacks
Marcel Reece, Raiders
Mike Tolbert, Panthers
DEFENSE
Defensive ends
Greg Hardy, Panthers
Cameron Jordan, Saints
Robert Quinn, Rams
Cameron Wake, Dolphins
J.J. Watt, Texans
Mario Williams, Bills
Interior linemen
Gerald McCoy, Buccaneers
Haloti Ngata, Ravens
Dontari Poe, Chiefs
Justin Smith, 49ers
Ndamukong Suh, Lions
Kyle Williams, Bills
Outside linebackers
John Abraham, Cardinals
Ahmad Brooks, 49ers
Tamba Hali, Chiefs
Justin Houston, Chiefs
Robert Mathis, Colts
Terrell Suggs, Ravens
Inside and middle linebackers
NaVorro Bowman, 49ers
Vontaze Burfict, Bengals
Luke Kuechly, Panthers
Patrick Willis, 49ers
Cornerbacks
Brandon Flowers, Chiefs
Brent Grimes, Dolphins
Joe Haden, Browns
Patrick Peterson, Cardinals
Darrelle Revis, Buccaneers
Richard Sherman, Seahawks
Aqib Talib, Patriot’s
Alterraun Verner, Titans
Free safeties
Jairus Byrd, Bills
Earl Thomas, Seahawks
Eric Weddle, Chargers
Strong safeties
Eric Berry, Chiefs
Kam Chancellor, Seahawks
Troy Polamalu, Steelers
SPECIAL TEAMS
Punters
Brandon Fields, Dolphins
Johnny Hekker, Rams
Kickers
Matt Prater, Broncos
Justin Tucker, Ravens
Punt returners
Antonio Brown, Steelers
Dexter McCluster, Chiefs
Utility
Justin Bethel, Cardinals
Matthew Slater, Patriots