American football player
No. 39 | |
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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.
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
On August 1, 2015, Monangai signed to the Philadelphia Eagles. On September 1, 2015, he was waived. On September 15, 2015, Monangai re-signed to the Eagles' practice squad. On September 22, 2015, he was released. On December 29, 2015, Monangai re-signed to their practice squad. On January 4, 2016, Monangai signed a reserve/future contract. On May 5, 2016, he was waived.
Minnesota Vikings
On August 4, 2016, Monangai signed with the Vikings. On August 20, 2016, Monangai was released by the Vikings.
Personal life
Monangai grew up in Roseland, New Jersey and played high school football at Seton Hall Preparatory School. While at Seton Hall Prep, they lost at Randolph his freshman year. His brother Kyle Monangai is a senior at Rutgers University, and is following in his brother's footsteps in becoming a running back. He led the Big Ten in rushing in 2023. His sister, Kathy Monangai, is a PharmD graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.
References
- "Eagles Fill Out Roster With Villanova RB". www.philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- "Trio Of Moves Brings Roster To 75". www.philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- "Eagles Place David Molk On IR". prod.www.eagles.clubs.nfl.com. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- "QB Morris Rejoins Team On Practice Squad". www.philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- "RB Monangai Added To Practice Squad". www.philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- "Seven Practice Squad Players Re-Signed". www.philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- "Monangai, Raciti Released By Eagles". www.philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- "Vikings Sign Former Eagles RB Kevin Monangai". vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. August 4, 2016.
- "Vikings Sign Free Agent QB Release RB". Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- "Eagles sign New Jersey native Kevin Monangai". NJ.com. Retrieved May 14, 2016.