The New York Giants drafted Monk in the seventh round (246th overall) in the 2002 NFL Draft.[2] He was one of six players from North Carolina taken, which was then the highest since seven were taken in 1998.[3] Monk signed a three–year $930,500 contract with the Giants on June 24.[4] He recorded three tackles during his rookie season.[5] In 2003, Monk recorded four tackles for the Giants.[5] He was released as a final cut before the 2004 season on September 5.[6] Throughout his career with New York, Monk was inactive in 19 games[4] and played in 13.[5]
Houston Texans
Monk signed with the Houston Texans on December 17, 2004[4] and played in two games for the team, recording two tackles.[5] He was released on August 30, 2005.[7]
Monk was hired by Argentum Capital Management as a managing director.[9] A few weeks later he was appointed to the University of North Carolina's Board of Visitors. He also held positions at CitigroupSmith Barney and Captrust following his playing days.[10] He was employed as a senior recruiter at The Select Group in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Monk suffered a stroke in the summer of 2015 and while in for treatment, doctors discovered that he had cancer. He died on November 24, 2015, from cancer at the age of 36.[11]
