Background
Born to Bobby and Bernita Iglesias, his father is a barber shop owner in Temple, Texas.
Born to Bobby and Bernita Iglesias, his father is a barber shop owner in Temple, Texas.
He was drafted by the Bears in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. Began playing football for the Boys and Girls Club in Killeen, Texas.
As a senior at Killeen High School, Killeen, Texas, Iglesias had 42 catches for 886 yards and 10 touchdowns, and was named first team all-district (16-4A), under coach Sam Jones.
He also ran track and field in the 400, 800, and 1,600 meter relays, and averaged 17 points per game in basketball. In his first season as a Sooner, 2005, he had 19 receptions for 290 yards.
In 2006, he had 41 catches for 514 yards. In the 2007 Fiesta Bowl against Boise State, he had a career high 129 yards receiving, and caught the successful pass on a two-point conversion which allowed OU to tie the game with 1:26 remaining.
Pre-draft
Chicago Bears
Iglesias was drafted in the 3rd round (99th overall pick) of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.
He was signed to a four-year contract on June 10, 2009, and was expected to challenge Rashied Davis for the number three spot on the depth chart. During his rookie year he was active for only one game. Minnesota Vikings
Iglesias was signed off the Bears practice squad by the Minnesota Vikings in preparation for the Week 17 game against the Detroit Lions.
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans signed Iglesias to their practice squad during the 2012 preseason.
On August 31, Iglesias was released by the Texans. Toronto Argonauts
On February 21, 2013, Iglesias was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.
During the 2013 Canadian Football League season, Iglesias recorded 3 receptions for 65 yards. On September 25, 2013, Iglesias was released by the Argonauts.
Helsinki Wolverines
On February 6, 2013, the Helsinki Wolverines signed Iglesias alongside Columbus Givens III who Iglesias played with at Killeen High School.