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Jarius Monroe
American football player (born 2000) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jarius Monroe (born October 6, 2000) is an American professional football safety. 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]
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Professional career
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]
On August 26, 2025, Monroe was waived with an injury settlement by the Jets as part of final roster cuts.[17]
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