NFL Pro Bowl Rosters: Arian Foster, Cameron Wake, and The First Time Pro Bowlers

As the NFL 2011 Pro Bowl heads back to Hawaii, many players will head there for the first time.

Out of the 82 players elected to the Pro Bowl this year, 21 of them haven't been chosen before.

Some of the newcomers are young up and coming players, even rookies.  Others though are veterans that have worked hard their entire careers to achieve the honor.

New faces is one of the few things that makes the Pro Bowl watchable.

Here are the 2011 Pro Bowl newcomers and what they did to get there:

AFC: Arian Foster (Running Back)

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 02: Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 2, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

NFL Experience: 2 Years

Resume: 

• 1,436 rushing yards
• 4.9 yards per carry
• 14 rushing touchdowns
• 64 receptions
• 594 receiving yards
• 2 receiving touchdowns

After Ben Tate went down with a broken ankle in the pre-season opener, Arian Foster took advantage of his opportunity as he's led the league in rushing from week one.

AFC: Jamaal Charles (Running Back)

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KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 05: Jamaal Charles #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs in action during the game against the Denver Broncos on December 5, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFL Experience: 3 Years

Resume:

• 1,380 rushing yards
• 6.4 yards per carry
• 4 rushing touchdowns
• 43 receptions
• 455 receiving yards
• 3 receiving touchdowns

Jamaal Charles is second in the league in rushing despite serving as the Kansas City Chiefs change-of-pace back for most of the season.

AFC: Vonta Leach (Fullback)

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HOUSTON - OCTOBER 17: Vonta Leach #44 of the Houston Texans runs over kicker Ryan Succop #6 of the Kansas City Chiefs at Reliant Stadium on October 17, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

NFL Experience: 7 Years

Resume:

Vonta Leach paved the way for the NFL's leading rushing in Arian Foster.

Two tight ends, three wide receivers, forget that: Leach is one of the few great designated blockers left at the fullback position in the league.

AFC: Brandon Lloyd (Wide Receiver)

NFL Experience: 8 Years

Resume:

• 72 receptions
• 1375 receiving yards
• 19.1 yards per reception
• 10 receiving touchdowns

In his first season he even caught for over 800 yards, Brandon Lloyd leads the NFL in receiving yards.

WR: Dwayne Bowe (Wide Receiver)

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KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 26: Receiver Dwayne Bowe #82 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball after making a catch on a 75 yard touchdown play during the game against the Tennessee Titans on December 26, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mis

NFL Experience: 4 Years

Resume:

• 67 receptions
• 1,094 receiving yards
• 16.3 yards per reception
• 15 receiving touchdowns

Dwayne Bowe leads the league in receiving touchdowns with the next closest receiver being three touchdowns behind him.

AFC: Marcedes Lewis (Tight End)

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 28: Marcedes Lewis #89 of the Jacksonville Jaguars tries to break out of a tackle against the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium on November 28, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Ima

NFL Experience: 5 Years

Resume:

• 54 receptions
• 674 receiving yards
• 12.5 yards per reception
• 9 receiving touchdowns

This is Marcedes Lewis' first season with over two touchdowns as he finished tied for second among tight ends in the category, only behind Antonio Gates.

AFC: Maurkice Pouncey (Center)

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BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 05: Maurkice Pouncey #53 of the Pittsburgh Steelers lines up against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images)

NFL Experience: Rookie

Resume:

Starting since week one, Maurkice Pouncey quickly became the Pittsburgh Steelers' most talented offensive lineman.

He'll help transform a line with a poor reputation into a force soon enough.

AFC: Jason Babin (Defensive End)

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 21: Jason Babin #93 of the Tennessee Titans reacts after sacking quarterback Donovan McNabb #5 of the Washington Redskins during the first half at LP Field on November 21, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Grant Halverson/

NFL Experience: 7 Years

Resume:

• 57 tackles
• 12.5 sacks
• 2 forced fumbles

Jason Babin recorded more sacks this season than he did in his previous five years in the league.

AFC: Cameron Wake (Outside Linebacker)

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MIAMI - OCTOBER 4: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is hit as he passes by Cameron Wake #91 of the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Field on October 4, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

NFL Experience: 2 Years

Resume:

• 53 tackles
• 14 sacks
• 3 forced fumbles

The ex-Canadian Football League star Cameron Wake is leading the league in sacks more than doubling his 2009 output.

AFC: Jerod Mayo (Inside Linebacker)

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SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 24: Jerod Mayo #51 of the New England Patriots on defense against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on October 24, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

NFL Experience: 3 Years

Resume:

• 169 tackles
• 1 sack
• 1 forced fumble

Coming off an injury plagued season, Jerod Mayo leads the league in tackles with the closest defender 14 take downs behind him.

AFC: Devin McCourty (Cornerback)

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DETROIT - NOVEMBER 25: Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots intercepts the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 25, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. New England defeated Detroit 45-24. (Photo

NFL Experience: Rookie

Resume:

• 81 tackles
• 15 passes defended
• 2 forced fumbles
• 6 interceptions

Devin McCourty has stepped up in his rookie season turning out to be the one cornerback the New England Patriots could rely on as he's second in the league in interceptions.

AFC: Billy Cundiff (Kicker)

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BALTIMORE - DECEMBER 20: Billy Cundiff #7 of the Baltimore Ravens watches his kick against the Chicago Bears at M&T Bank Stadium on December 20, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Bears 31-7. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

NFL Experience: 9 Years

Resume:

• 24 field goals made
• 88.9 conversion rate
• 38 touchbacks

Billy Cundiff is in the top 10 in field goal percentage this year, but what put him over the top was that he led the league in touchbacks on kickoffs with the next closest kicker being nine behind.

AFC: Marc Mariani (Kick Returner)

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SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 31: Marc Mariani #83 of the Tennessee Titans carries the ball against the San Diego Chargers in the game at Qualcomm Stadium on October 31, 2010 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Titans 33-25. (Photo by Jeff Gross/G

NFL Experience: Rookie

Resume:

• 25.2 yards per kickoff return
• 1 kickoff return touchdown
• 12.9 yards per punt return
• 1 punt return touchdown

Marc Mariani was a seventh round pick people thought Jeff Fisher was just doing a favor to a friend by selecting, but Mariani ended up finishing second in the league in total return yardage.

AFC: Montell Owens (Special Teamer)

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CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 02: Montell Owens #24 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates returning a fumble for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium November 2, 2008 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

NFL Experience: 5 Years

Resume:

Montell Owens leads the Jacksonville Jaguars with 18 special teams tackles this season.

He actually had 30 special teams tackles last season and was only elected as a Pro Bowl alternate.

NFC: Matt Ryan (Quarterback)

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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 27: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks upfield to pass during the first half of the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on December 27, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

NFL Experience: 3 Years

Resume:

• 26 passing touchdowns
• 3,469 passing yards
• 62.2 completion percentage
• 6.4 yards per completion
• 89.8 passer rating

Matt Ryan led the Atlanta Falcons to an NFC best 12-3 record going into week 17.

NFC: Ovie Mughelli (Fullback)

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NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 26: Ovie Mughelli #34 of the Atlanta Falcons in action against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on September 26, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NFL Experience: 8 Years

Resume:

Ovie Mughelli is first and foremost a lead blocker, but he's not 100 percent battering ram like Vonta Leach.

Mughelli is also an effective check down receiver and has over 150 yards from scimmage and a touchdown this season.

NFC: Calvin Johnson (Wide Receiver)

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions catches a touchdown pass in the last minute of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on November 14, 2010 in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won 14-12. (Photo

NFL Experience: 4 Years

Resume:

• 77 receptions
• 1,120 receiving yards
• 14.5 yards per reception
• 12 receiving touchdowns

2010 actually hasn't been Calvin Johnson's best season as a pro, but it's the first time he's been elected, even while catching passes from a backup quarterback for most of the year.

NFC: Greg Jennings (Wide Receiver)

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GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 24: Antoine Winfield #26 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts as Greg Jennings #85 of the Green Bay Packers scores a touchdown during their game at Lambeau Field on October 24, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jim Prisching/Gett

NFL Experience: 5 Years

Resume:

• 72 receptions
• 1,168 receiving yards
• 16.2 yards per reception
• 12 receiving touchdowns

Serving as Aaron Rogers primary target, Greg Jennings is tied for second in the league in touchdown catches with NFC Pro Bowl teammate Calvin Johnson.

NFC: Carl Nicks (Offensive Guard)

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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 07: Carl Nicks #77 of the New Orleans Saints against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

NFL Experience: 3 Years

Resume: 

Carl Nicks has started 44 straight games for the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints.

He was a major part of an offensive line that only gave up 23 sacks this season.

NFC: Ndamukong Suh (Defensive Tackle)

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MIAMI - DECEMBER 26: Lineman Ndamukong Sue #90 celebrates a sack against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on December 26, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

NFL Experience: Rookie

Resume:

• 60 tackles
• 9 sacks
• 1 forced fumble

Ndamukong Suh came into the NFL with unmatchable expectations, but somehow he managed to do exactly that leading all defensive tackles in sacks.

NFC: Eric Weems (Special Teamer)

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SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 19: Wide receiver Eric Weems #14 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 19, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

NFL Experience: 4 Years

Resume:

Eric Weems earned his first trip to Honolulu by leading the Atlanta Falcons with 16 special teams tackles.

He also doubled as a return ace averaging an impressive 27.7 yards per kickoff return.

David Daniels is an NFL Featured Columnist and Writing Intern at Bleacher Report and a Syndicated Writer. Follow him at One Yard Short.com or on Twitter.