Jesus Gomez Juarezkicker who was born in Puebla and that he was part of the team of the Borregos of the Tecnológico de Monterrey at the upper secondary level, it was declared eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Through his social networks, the player who was part of Eastern Michigan Universityequipment with which broke the record for longest field goal in the institution’s history with a 57-yard kick, he expressed that he aspires to be recruited by one of the 32 franchises in the sport of tackling at the professional level.
The kicker from Puebla concluded his time in American football National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) with the team Arizona State Sun Devilsand in the Sun Bowl He connected on a 54-yard field goal.
Start in American football
Jesús Gómez Juárez, during his childhood, played soccer; However, at the age of 14, when he accompanied his friends to American training, He changed discipline and began kicking the ball.
In the Borregos of the Tecnológico de Monterrey in Puebla, Gómez Juárez was under the orders of the coach Rodrigo Ariasand began to perfect his work as a kicker in search of improving his level.
Although he did not have any plans to travel to another country, with the support of his family and coaches, he decided to participate in some American football camps in the United States.
The team of Eastern Michigan He analyzed the performance of the man from Puebla and recruited him due to his accurate kicks. In September 2024, Gómez broke the rrecord for longest field goal in history of the university with a 57-yard kick, an action that occurred during the game between Eastern Michigan and the University of Washington in the call Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). In the same duel, the Pueblan broke the record for most field goals of more than 50 yards in the same game, scoring twice.
Declaration as eligible on social networks
Jesus Gomez, exaTecthrough his Instagram account, announced that it is an element that can be eligible during the 2026 NFL Draft and thanked his family, his teammates, coaches and Arizona State University for their support.
“Sun Devil Nationthank you for welcoming me and my family with open arms. Their energy and support translated into a unforgettable experience playing at Arizona State. He will always be proudly a Sun Devil. I am proud to announce that I will be declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft”, highlighted the kicker born in the state of Puebla.
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