| 2006: Monk was the Razorbacks’ go-to guy and starter at split end for the third-consecutive season. He led the Hogs with 50 catches for 962 yards and a school-record 11 receiving touchdowns. He also eclipsed Anthony Lucas’ career touchdown reception record (23) with his final touchdown catch of the season. He earned both the season and career records on a 48-yard touchdown pass from Casey Dick in the SEC Championship Game. Monk snared a touchdown pass in nine of the Razorbacks’ 14 contests. His 962 receiving yards ranked third on the UA single-season chart while his 50 receptions ranked tied for seventh. He ranked ninth in the SEC and 42nd in the nation with an average of 68.1 receiving yards per game. Monk earned multiple catches in 10 of 14 games, including seven games of four or more receptions. He tallied three 100-yard receiving games on the season (Vanderbilt, South Carolina and Tennessee).
2005: He started all 11 games for the Razorbacks at split end in 2005. He was the Hogs’ most effective wide receiver, hauling in 35 catches for 476 yards and seven touchdowns. He led the team in receiving yards (476) and touchdowns (seven) and ranked second to fullback Peyton Hillis (38) in receptions. He caught a pass in every game of the 2005 season, extending his career streak to 22 games. His seven touchdowns ranked fifth-best in the SEC in 2005 and established a new personal career high in that category. His average of 3.18 receptions per game ranked 12th in the league and his 43.3 yards-per-contest average ranked 13th among SEC players.
2004: He turned in a record breaking season as a true freshman for the Razorbacks. He tied for the team lead in receptions with senior Steven Harris (37). His 37 catches eclipsed the UA freshman record for catches.
High School: An all-state selection in both football and basketball at East Poinsett County High School, he has played both sports at Arkansas. The valedictorian of his class, he was considered by some publications as the top basketball prospect in the state. He was named the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s Athlete of the Year for his senior season. He tallied 72 receptions for 1,074 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior for Coach Mark Courtney. He hauled in 52 balls for 1,104 yards and 19 touchdowns as a junior. He also rushed for 110 yards on 10 carries and earned 400 yards on 15 kickoff returns. In his senior season on the hardwood, he averaged 20.8 points, 16.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 3.8 blocks and 2.5 steals and was named the Arkansas Democrat Gazette’s Mr. Basketball. He led his team to the Class AAA state championships and was named most valuable player of the tournament. As a junior in basketball, he averaged 25.8 points and 15.7 rebounds per game. He averaged a double-double per game in his sophomore season. He was part of a state basketball championship as a freshman and a senior.
Personal: Born April 26, 1986, he is the son of Dewayne Perry and Jackie Monk. He was named in December 2004 as one of four National Football Foundation Scholar-Athletes of the Year in recognition of his senior year at East Poinsett County HS. Monk is enrolled in the Sam M. Walton College of Business and is majoring in transportation. He was named to the 2006-07 SEC Academic Honor Roll. Monk was a member of the Lon Farrell Academic Honor Roll for the 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07 academic years. |
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