# 8 Kyle Monroe   Defensive Back Jr. 46-0 4180 East Chicago, Ind./Central

2006 Outlook — Will get a look in the defensive backfield, as he has great range and complimentary speed.

2005 — Received his first career start in the season finale at Illinois State ... Saw action in 8 contests, posted 15 tackles, 10 of which were solos ... Posted three pass breakups and recovered a fumble ... Posted a season-best seven tackles against the Redbirds ... In the non-conference, tallied three tackles at Texas Tech.

High School — Four-year letter winner in both football and track, and a two-year letter winner in wrestling at East Chicago Central High School … Named pre-season all area, post–season first team all area, First Team All State Indiana Football Coaches Association, First Team All State Associated Press and 2003 East Chicago Central Mr. Football.

Personal— Born Kyle Monroe on April 6, 1986 to Kenny and Yvonne Monroe in Gary, Ind. … Majoring in Sports Management … Kyle’s father Kenny played football at ISU, until he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 70’s.