PITTSBURGH — Maurkice Pouncey has become the first Steelers rookie offensive lineman to make the Pro Bowl since tackle Frank Varrichione in 1956.

Pouncey, the first-round draft pick who won the starting job at center during training camp, is joined on the AFC Pro Bowl team by safety Troy Polamalu and linebacker James Harrison.

Polamalu was selected for the sixth time, and his fifth as a starter, while Harrison was chosen as a starter for the fourth consecutive season.

Pouncey is the first Steelers rookie to make the Pro Bowl since linebacker Kendrell Bell in 2002.