Kevin Monangai

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Kevin Monangai
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Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1993-03-04) March 4, 1993 (age 31)
Roseland, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: Seton Hall Preparatory School
College: Villanova University
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Kevin Monangai (born March 4, 1993) is an American former professional football running back. He played college football for the Villanova University Wildcats and received All-CAA honors. He was an assistant offensive coach for the New York Giants until January 2020.

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Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 1, 2015, Monangai signed to the Philadelphia Eagles. [1] On September 1, 2015, he was waived. [2] On September 15, 2015, Monangai re-signed to the Eagles' practice squad. [3] On September 22, 2015, he was released. [4] On December 29, 2015, Monangai re-signed to their practice squad. [5] On January 4, 2016, Monangai signed a reserve/future contract. [6] On May 5, 2016, he was waived. [7]

Minnesota Vikings

On August 4, 2016, Monangai signed with the Vikings. [8] On August 20, 2016, Monangai was released by the Vikings. [9]

Personal life

Monangai grew up in Roseland, New Jersey and played high school football at Seton Hall Preparatory School. [10] While at Seton Hall Prep, they lost at Randolph his freshman year. His brother Kyle Monangai is an incoming freshman football player at Rutgers University, and is following in his brother's footsteps in becoming a running back. His sister, Kathy Monangai, is a PharmD graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.

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References

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  2. "Trio Of Moves Brings Roster To 75". www.philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
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  9. "Vikings Sign Free Agent QB Release RB". Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
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