Eugene Monroe
Monroe with the Baltimore Ravens in 2015
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||
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| Date of birth: | April 18, 1987 | ||||||
| Place of birth: | Plainfield, New Jersey | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 300 lb (136 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Plainfield (NJ) | ||||||
| College: | Virginia | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8 | ||||||
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| Games played: | 93 |
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| Games started: | 90 |
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Eugene Christopher Monroe (born April 18, 1987) is a former American football offensive tackle who played seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Selected eighth overall in the 2009 NFL draft, he spent the early years of his pro career with the Jacksonville Jaguars until a trade sent him to the Baltimore Ravens during the 2013 regular season. Released by the Ravens in June 2016, Monroe announced his retirement from football one month later at the age of 29, citing concerns over head trauma sustained during his career and the risk of developing neurological problems. Monroe played college football at Virginia.
Monroe played at Plainfield High School in Plainfield, New Jersey, where he was teammates with Donald Jones. A two-time first-team All-State lineman, Monroe did not allow a quarterback sack in the last three seasons of his high school career. After his senior season, Monroe participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, and was recognized with Super Prep All-American, Parade All-American, and USA Today All-USA honors.
Regarded as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Monroe was ranked the top offensive line prospect in 2005 and third overall among all positions. "[Monroe] has everything: great footwork, balance, excels as both a run and pass blocker and is able to dominate in both the run and pass game. The perfect left tackle for some lucky college," said Tom Lemming, ESPN recruiting analyst. Monroe chose Virginia over offers from Florida State, Miami (FL), Nebraska, and Oklahoma, among others.
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