During his remarkable 10 year career, Tutan Reyes has come to the aid of the people in his community, and still remains humble in his philanthropic pursuits. At the end of 2007, Reyes established a national scholarship program, which he called Beyond the Boroughs. He aims to help students from beyond his alma mater in Jamaica Queens- to help any student who eagerly wants to go to college, but can not afford it.

Each scholarship is $20,000 over four years and is awarded to both male and female students of any race from any of the 50 United States. Reyes has also been active in replicating the success of this program by building the administrative capacity for other players to distribute scholarships.

Reyes says his life experience- all that he has earned and accomplished- has inspired him to help others achieve their dreams. Growing up in Queens, Tutan had two dreams; to play in the NFL, and to wear a suit to work in a high rise Manhattan Building. Today he does both, playing football and going to meetings to raise awareness for Beyond the Boroughs.

About Tutan Reyes

Tutan Reyes attended high school in Queens, NY and then went on to play for the University of Mississippi. Reyes was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2000. In his nine- year career he has also played with the Carolina Panthers, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and now the New York Giants.