Jarius Monroe

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Jarius Monroe
No. 39 – New York Jets
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (2000-10-06) October 6, 2000 (age 24)
LaPlace, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: East St. John (Reserve, Louisiana)
College: Nicholls (2019–2021)
Tulane (2022–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2024
Total tackles:6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jarius Monroe (born October 6, 2000) is an American professional 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.

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Early life

Monroe attended East St. John High School. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Nicholls Colonels. [1]

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. [2] After the 2021 season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal. [3]

Tulane

Monroe transferred to play for the Tulane Green Wave. [4] In the 2022 season opener, he recorded his first interception with Tulane in a win over UMass. [5] In the 2023 Cotton Bowl Classic, Monroe intercepted Heisman-winning quarterback Caleb Williams as he helped Tulane upset USC. [6] He finished the year with 49 tackles, eight pass deflections, and three interceptions, [7] earning first-team all-American Athletic Conference (AAC) honors. [8] In 2023, Monroe had 48 tackles, three sacks, ten pass deflections, three interceptions, and a forced fumble, [9] once again earning first-team all-AAC honors. [10] He was invited to participate in the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl, where he was named the game's Defensive MVP. [11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Bench press
6 ft 0+5⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		201 lb
(91 kg)		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.68 s1.62 s2.69 s4.32 s7.30 s33.0 in
(0.84 m)		9 reps
All values from Pro Day [12]

Monroe signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024. [13] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. [14] [15] Monroe was promoted to the active roster on December 24. [16]

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References

  1. ↑ Gegenheimer, Mike (August 11, 2019). "Freshman cornerback Jarius Monroe adds spark of energy into Nicholls secondary". Houma Today. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  2. ↑ Smith, Guerry. "Tulane cornerbacks Jarius Monroe, Lance Robinson have come a long way in one year". NOLA.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  3. ↑ "2022 Tulane Football Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  4. ↑ Smith, Guerry. "Former Nicholls State cornerback Jarius Monroe transferring to Tulane". NOLA.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  5. ↑ Smith, Guerry. "Notebook: Nicholls transfer cornerback Jarius Monroe makes immediate impact at Tulane". NOLA.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  6. ↑ Smith, Guerry. "All in the family: Tulane CB Jarius Monroe, Nicholls DB coach Darion Monroe to face each other". NOLA.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  7. ↑ Smith, Guerry. "The sponge: Tulane cornerback Jarius Monroe soaks up knowledge in all aspects of life". NOLA.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  8. ↑ Smith, Guerry. "The missing link: Inconsistent pass defense preventing Tulane from becoming complete team". NOLA.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Jarius Monroe 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  10. ↑ Prisco, Joe (November 29, 2023). "Tulane places league-high 18 on All-American Athletic Conference teams". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Jarius Monroe reacts to winning Defensive MVP at 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl". NFL.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Jarius Monroe College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  13. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan; Pullano, John (May 3, 2024). "Jets Sign 17 Undrafted Free Agents". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  14. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (August 27, 2024). "Final Cuts | Jets Move 37 to Get Their Roster to 53 Players". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Jets Sign 17 Players to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. August 28, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  16. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (December 24, 2024). "Jets Place Rookie T Olu Fashanu on Injured Reserve, Sign S Jarius Monroe to Active Roster". NewYorkJets.com.
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