Jesús Reyes

Jesús Reyes is a male Iguana ruckman who currently plays for the Orange Miners in the Furry Australian Football League (FAFL)

Biography
Born in Tijuana, Mexico. Jesús Reyes' Childhood was shall we say difficult. His father was a Drug dealer caught inbetween Gang Wars and was killed when poor Jesús was just 6. His mother had to raise him in the slums of Tijuana with here doing demeaning jobs to keep food on the table.

Jesús found comfort in Basketball and his favourite Luchadour, El Cara. Though his childhood he made friends with various other children in the slums, But as they got older, His friends started to get into drugs and alcohol, While Jesús kept focused on his promising Basketball career. But despite getting a chance to play for Mexico's Under-21 Basketball team, The FBA scouts didn't come knocking, So Jesús decided to start training to be a Pro-Wrestler. But, before Jesús could apply, Disaster struck.

A rival gang started coming after Jesús and his mother to finish the job they started 14 years ago. To make sure he and his mother were safe, They would have to cross the border to the U.S. and start a new life in San Diego. Though it was one of the toughest times in Jesús' life, He and his mother managed to cross the border.

When Jesús got a job to support him and his mother, He managed to get cable and was blown away by how many sports there were in the world. Late one night, Jesús while watching FSPN saw an ad for the FAFL advertising a match between Melbourne vs. Adelaide. Jesús was interested, he'd never seen a sport like this before! He decided to watch and he was hooked! Jesús kept fit and continued to watch the FAFL. When the FAFL were looking for new international talent in North America with a combine in Los Angeles, Jesús applied for the combine using his experiences the Mexican U-21 basketball team.

His application was accepted and Jesús went to the combine. At the combine, Jesús was able to fit in the ruckman position. He would end up being one of the lucky few to get a contract to go to the FAFL Player Academy in Canberra. Now Jesús is hoping to get drafted to a team and to be an inspiration to kids who live in a tough situation, Proving that even if you're in a bad situation, You can always follow your dreams.

2016 Season
Jesús Reyes was drafted by the Orange Miners in the third round of the 2015 FAFL Draft with Draft Pick #27.