Jarius Monroe
No. 39 – New York Jets | |
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Position: | Safety |
Personal information | |
Born: | (2000-10-06) October 6, 2000 (age 23) |
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | East St. John (Reserve, Louisiana) |
College: | Nicholls (2019–2021) Tulane (2022–2023) |
Undrafted: | 2024 |
Career history | |
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Roster status: | Active |
Career highlights and awards | |
Jarius Monroe (born October 6, 2000) is an American football safety for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nicholls Colonels and the Tulane Green Wave.
Early life and high school
Monroe attended high school at East St. John. Coming out of high school, Monroe was rated as a three-star recruit.[1] Monroe decided to commit to play college football for the Nicholls Colonels.[2][3]
College career
Nicholls
In Monroe's career with Nicholls, he was a three-year starter where he totaled 102 tackles, 28 pass deflections, and an interception.[4] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Monroe entered the NCAA transfer portal.[5]
Tulane
Monroe decided to transfer to play for the Tulane Green Wave.[6][7] In week one of the 2022 season, Monroe recorded his first interception with Tulane in a win over UMass.[8] In the 2023 Cotton Bowl Classic, Monroe intercepted Heisman-winning quarterback Caleb Williams as he helped Tulane upset USC.[9] During the 2022 season, Monroe notched 49 tackles, eight pass deflections, and three interceptions.[10] For his performance in the 2022 season, Monroe was named first-team American-Conference.[11] Monroe finished the 2023 season with 48 tackles, three sacks, ten pass deflections, three interceptions, and a forced fumble.[12] For his performance on the year he was once again named first team American-Conference.[13] Monroe was invited to participate in the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl, where he was named the game's Defensive MVP.[14]
Professional career
Monroe signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.[15]
References
- ^ Smith, Guerry. "Passion for football, family legacy drives Tulane defensive back Jarius Monroe". NOLA.com. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Gegenheimer, Mike (11 August 2019). "Freshman cornerback Jarius Monroe adds spark of energy into Nicholls secondary". Houma Today. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Robichaux, Brooke (4 March 2019). "ESJH's Jarius Monroe, Hoxie Brown taking their football talents to college". LObeservateur. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Smith, Guerry. "Tulane cornerbacks Jarius Monroe, Lance Robinson have come a long way in one year". NOLA.com. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "2022 Tulane Football Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Smith, Guerry. "Former Nicholls State cornerback Jarius Monroe transferring to Tulane". NOLA.com. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Nadeau, Rene. "Nicholls Transfers: Jarius Monroe to Tulane, Lindsey Scott to UIW". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Smith, Guerry. "Notebook: Nicholls transfer cornerback Jarius Monroe makes immediate impact at Tulane". NOLA.com. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Smith, Guerry. "All in the family: Tulane CB Jarius Monroe, Nicholls DB coach Darion Monroe to face each other". NOLA.com. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Smith, Guerry. "The sponge: Tulane cornerback Jarius Monroe soaks up knowledge in all aspects of life". NOLA.com. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Smith, Guerry. "The missing link: Inconsistent pass defense preventing Tulane from becoming complete team". NOLA.com. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Jarius Monroe 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Prisco, Joe. "Tulane places league-high 18 on All-American Athletic Conference teams". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Jarius Monroe reacts to winning Defensive MVP at 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl". NFL.com. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan; Pullano, John (May 3, 2024). "Jets Sign 17 Undrafted Free Agents". NewYorkJets.com.
External links
- Nicholls Colonels bio
- Tulane Green Wave bio
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