Quincy Monk
Encyclopedia
Quincy Omar Monk is a former American football
linebacker
in the National Football League
for the New York Giants
and the Houston Texans
. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft
by the Giants. He played college football
at North Carolina
.
. He attended White Oak High School where he played quarterback
, safety and defensive end
. At White Oak, he also played basketball
where as well as in football he was named All-conference and All-area in his junior and senior seasons.
taken, which was the highest since seven were taken in 1998
. Monk signed a three–year $930,500 contract with the Giants on June 24. During the Giants 2002 playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers
, Monk almost had his head "decapitated" when tight end
Dan Campbell
drop–kicked his helmet. Campbell later apologized for the incident. He recorded three tackles
during his rookie season. In October, Monk and Giants teammates, Will Allen, Brian Mitchell, Marcellus Rivers
, Kevin Lewis, Tim Carter, Delvin Joyce
, Nick Greisen
and Ataveus Cash participated in a cooking competition sponsored by the Giants. In 2003, Monk recorded four tackles for the Giants. He was released as a final cut before the 2004 season
on September 5. Throughout his career with New York, Monk was inactivated in 19 games and played in 13.
Smith Barney
and Captrust following his playing days.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
for the New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
and the Houston Texans
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft
2002 NFL Draft
The 2002 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. The draft is known officially as the "NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting" and has been conducted annually since 1936. The draft took place April 20–21, 2002 at the theater at...
by the Giants. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at North Carolina
North Carolina Tar Heels football
The North Carolina Tar Heels football team represents the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in collegiate level football. In Carolina’s first 121 seasons of football competition, the Tar Heels have compiled a record of 646–488–54, a winning percentage of .566...
.
Early years
Monk was born in Jacksonville, North CarolinaJacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, North Carolina, is a city in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 United States census, the population stood at 70,145, which makes Jacksonville the 14th largest city in North Carolina...
. He attended White Oak High School where he played quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
, safety and defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
. At White Oak, he also played basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
where as well as in football he was named All-conference and All-area in his junior and senior seasons.
New York Giants
The New York Giants drafted Monk in the seventh round (246th overall) in the 2002 NFL Draft. He was one of six players from North CarolinaUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
taken, which was the highest since seven were taken in 1998
1998 NFL Draft
The 1998 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 18-19, 1998...
. Monk signed a three–year $930,500 contract with the Giants on June 24. During the Giants 2002 playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
, Monk almost had his head "decapitated" when tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
Dan Campbell
Dan Campbell
Daniel Allen Campbell is a former American football tight end and currently a tight ends coach for the Miami Dolphins. He played tight end for four teams in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at...
drop–kicked his helmet. Campbell later apologized for the incident. He recorded three tackles
Tackle (football move)
Most forms of football have a move known as a tackle. The primary purposes of tackling is to disposses an opponent of the ball, to stop the player from gaining ground towards goal or to stop them from carrying out what they intend....
during his rookie season. In October, Monk and Giants teammates, Will Allen, Brian Mitchell, Marcellus Rivers
Marcellus Rivers
Marcellus Rivers is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2001. He played college football at Oklahoma State....
, Kevin Lewis, Tim Carter, Delvin Joyce
Delvin Joyce
Delvin Joyce is a former running back in the NFL. He played from 2002 to 2004 for the New York Giants mainly as a kick returner and punt returner....
, Nick Greisen
Nick Greisen
Nick A. Greisen is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wisconsin....
and Ataveus Cash participated in a cooking competition sponsored by the Giants. In 2003, Monk recorded four tackles for the Giants. He was released as a final cut before the 2004 season
2004 NFL season
The 2004 NFL season was the 85th regular season of the National Football League.With the New England Patriots as the defending league champions, regular season play was held from September 9, 2004 to January 2, 2005...
on September 5. Throughout his career with New York, Monk was inactivated in 19 games and played in 13.
Houston Texans
Monk signed with the Houston Texans on December 17, 2004 and played in two games for the team, recording two tackles. He was released on August 30, 2005.Post career
Monk was hired by Argentum Capital Management as a managing director. A few weeks later he was appointed to the University of North Carolina's Board of Visitors. He has also held positions at CitigroupCitigroup
Citigroup Inc. or Citi is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Citigroup was formed from one of the world's largest mergers in history by combining the banking giant Citicorp and financial conglomerate...
Smith Barney
Smith Barney
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney is a retail brokerage joint venture between Morgan Stanley and Citigroup.On January 13, 2009, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup announced that Citigroup would sell 51% of Smith Barney to Morgan Stanley, creating Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, which was formerly a division of...
and Captrust following his playing days.