Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back #5 Kyle Monangai is an American footballer born in Roseland, New Jersey. The aspiring senior took the stage at the 2025 NFL Combine and made a 40-yard dash of 4.60 seconds, a vertical jump of 34.5 inches and a broad jump of 9 feet and 9 inches. Team captain of the Scarlet Knights, Monangai was honoured by first-team All-Big Ten and joined the league of Big Ten Preseason Honors List. His achievements in 2024 include being selected as the Breakout Offensive Player of the Week.
Monangai played 11 games in 2024 and achieved Rutgers's individual Big Ten record by carrying the ball 31 times. During the 2023 season, he led the team with 1262 rushing yards and 242 carries, as per the NFL website. With 1,262 rushing yards, he became the first running back for Rutgers after Jawan Jamison in 2012, who rushed for 1000 yards. Monangai added 163 rushing yards, 17 receiving yards and 25 carries to earn MVP in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl against Miami.
Who are Kyle Monangai’s parents?
William and Gwendolyn Monangai are the parents of Kyle Monangai. The couple are immigrants from Cameroon who had no knowledge about football until their elder son joined the sport (via CBS Sports). Monangai received offers from many Ivy League Schools, which he considered because of his mother. He signed his Letter of Intent (LOI) to Rutgers University with his parents and school officials of the Don Bosco High School in Ramsey. Monangai has an elder brother named Kevin Monangai, who is also a collegiate footballer, and a sister named Kathy Monangai.
Kyle Monangai’s father
William Monangai is the father of Kyle Monangai.
Kyle Monangai’s mother
Gwendolyn Monangai is the mother of Kyle Monangai. She is the managing director of Jonathan’s Haven LLC, alongside the founder and CEO of Jonathan Senior Care Inc. She has worked as a member of the New Jersey Alliance for Culture Change, which aims to individualize care and choices for each person. She got practical experience by working as an administrator in training at Green Hill Inc for almost three years. Gwendolyn Monangai completed her BA in Biology at New Jersey City University from 1986 to 1988. (via her LinkedIn profile)
What nationality are Kyle Monangai’s parents?
Both of Kyle Monangai’s parents hold Cameroonian nationality.
FAQs on Kyle Monangai
A. Kyle Monangai has two siblings: one brother (Kevin Monangai) and one sister (Kathy Monangai).
A. As of April 2025, Kyle Monangai plays collegiate football for Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
A. Kyle Monangai is 22 years old as of April 2025 and was born on March 15, 2002.
A. Kyle Monangai is playing as a running back for Rutgers.
A. Kyle Monangai attended Don Bosco Preparatory High School in Ramsey.
