Smoke Monday

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Smoke Monday
Columbus Aviators
Position Safety
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2000-02-19) February 19, 2000 (age 25)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight199 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school Carver
(Atlanta, GA)
College Auburn (2018–2021)
NFL draft 2022: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Quindarious "Smoke" Monday (born February 19, 2000) is an American professional football safety for the Columbus Aviators of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Auburn.

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Early life

Monday attended Carver High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Monday was a four-star recruit and the sixth ranked athlete in the class of 2018. [1] Monday decided to attend Auburn University over various Power 5 offers. [2]

College career

As a freshman, Monday totaled 13 tackles, two sacks, and one interception. Monday's first career start was against Ole Miss, where he was almost ejected for targeting. [3] In his sophomore season, Monday recorded 20 tackles, one sack, and one interception that was returned for a touchdown in the 2019 Iron Bowl. [4] Monday played in all 11 of Auburn's games in 2020 and recorded 64 tackles, one sack, one forced-fumble, and two interceptions. He had a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown in a 30–17 victory over Tennessee. [5] He was named to the Second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC). [6] In Monday's senior season, he tallied 58 tackles, two sacks, and one interception. The interception was a pick six tying Monday for the Auburn record for most interceptions returned for a touchdown in Auburn history with three. [7] At the regular season's end, Monday announced he would declare for the 2022 NFL draft following the Tiger's bowl game. [8] In his final collegiate game, Monday recorded five tackles before being ejected for targeting. [9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+3⁄4 in
(1.87 m)		207 lb
(94 kg)		32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.52 s1.54 s2.63 s4.42 s6.87 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		10 reps
Sources: [10] [11]

New Orleans Saints

Monday signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022. [12] On August 2, Monday suffered a torn ACL during practice, which prematurely ended his season. [13] He was placed on injured reserve on August 5. [14]

On August 28, 2023, Monday was released by New Orleans. [15]

Montreal Alouettes

On January 30, 2024, Monday signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. [16] [17] He was released on June 2. [18]

Massachusetts Pirates

On June 5, 2025, Monday signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL). [19] He started all five of his appearances for the Pirates, logging 20 tackles and one interception.

On December 6, 2025, Monday re-signed with the team, now rebranded as the Orlando Pirates. [20]

Columbus Aviators

On January 26, 2025, Monday signed with the Columbus Aviators of the United Football League (UFL). [21]

References

  1. ↑ "Smoke Monday, Auburn Tigers, Safety". 247Sports. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  2. ↑ "BOOM! Auburn's Top Safety Target Commits!". College and Magnolia. July 11, 2017. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  3. ↑ Green, Tom (October 25, 2018). "Smoke Monday unfazed in 1st career start". AL.com. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  4. ↑ Powell, Mark (November 30, 2019). "VIDEO: Auburn DB Smoke Monday Picks off Mac Jones and Takes it Back for TD in Iron Bowl vs Alabama". 12up.com. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  5. ↑ Harralson, Dan (November 22, 2020). "Smoke Monday describes pick six, Jarrett Guarantano staring down receivers". Vols Wire. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  6. ↑ Weese, Jake (July 23, 2021). "Auburn has 9 named All-SEC; voted to finish 5th in SEC West by preseason media poll". The Auburn Plainsman. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  7. ↑ King, Nathan (September 26, 2021). "Pick-six hat trick for Auburn safety Smoke Monday". AuburnUndercover & ITAT. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Smoke Monday reveals plans for 2022 season". Saturday Down South. December 24, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  9. ↑ Farner, Keith (December 28, 2021). "Smoke Monday ejected from Birmingham Bowl following targeting call during interception". Saturday Down South. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Smoke Monday Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  11. ↑ "2022 Draft Scout Smoke Monday, Auburn NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  12. ↑ Dawe, Lance (April 30, 2022). "Smoke Monday signs free-agent deal with the New Orleans Saints". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  13. ↑ Smith, Michael David (August 2, 2022). "Saints' Smoke Monday suffers significant knee injury". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  14. ↑ Rose, Bob (August 5, 2022). "Saints Move S Smoke Monday to Injured Reserve, Officially Sign Kiko Alonso". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
  15. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 29, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Montreal Alouettes sign "Smoke" Monday". Montreal Alouettes. January 30, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Montreal Alouettes sign former Auburn standout Quindarious 'Smoke' Monday". TSN. January 30, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Smoke Monday". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  19. ↑ Moninghoff, Mick (June 5, 2025). "Pirates Sign Two Before Facing Fishers". Massachusetts Pirates. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Pirates Re-sign DB Smoke Monday". orlandopirates.com. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
  21. ↑ Heilman, Michael (January 27, 2026). "Columbus Aviators sign defensive backs Michael Lawson and Quindarious 'Smoke' Monday". BGMSportsTrax. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
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