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Smoke Monday

Quindarious "Smoke" Monday (born February 19, 2000) is an American professional football safety. He played college football at Auburn.

Smoke Monday
Personal information
Born: (2000-02-19) February 19, 2000 (age 24)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:199 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:Carver
(Atlanta, GA)
College:Auburn (2018–2021)
Position:Safety
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Monday attended Carver High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Monday was a four-star recruit and the sixth ranked athlete in the class of 2018.[1] Monday decided to attend Auburn University over various Power 5 offers.[2]

College career

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As a freshman, Monday totaled 13 tackles, two sacks, and one interception. Monday's first career start was against Ole Miss, where he was almost ejected for targeting.[3] In his sophomore season, Monday recorded 20 tackles, one sack, and one interception that was returned for a touchdown in the 2019 Iron Bowl.[4] Monday played in all 11 of Auburn's games in 2020 and recorded 64 tackles, one sack, one forced-fumble, and two interceptions. He had a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown in a 30–17 victory over Tennessee.[5] He was named to the Second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC).[6] In Monday's senior season, he tallied 58 tackles, two sacks, and one interception. The interception was a pick six tying Monday for the Auburn record for most interceptions returned for a touchdown in Auburn history with three.[7] At the regular season's end, Monday announced he would declare for the 2022 NFL draft following the Tiger's bowl game.[8] In his final collegiate game, Monday recorded five tackles before being ejected for targeting.[9]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+3⁄4 in
(1.87 m) 		207 lb
(94 kg) 		32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.52 s 1.54 s 2.63 s 4.42 s 6.87 s 30.0 in
(0.76 m)		 10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		 10 reps
Sources:[10][11]

New Orleans Saints

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Monday signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022.[12] On August 2, Monday suffered a torn ACL during practice, which prematurely ended his season.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on August 5.[14]

On August 28, 2023, Monday was released by New Orleans.[15]

Montreal Alouettes

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On January 30, 2024, Monday signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.[16][17] He was released on June 2, 2024.[18]

References

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  1. ^ "Smoke Monday, Auburn Tigers, Safety". 247Sports. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  2. ^ "BOOM! Auburn's Top Safety Target Commits!". College and Magnolia. July 11, 2017. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  3. ^ Green, Tom (October 25, 2018). "Smoke Monday unfazed in 1st career start". AL.com. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  4. ^ Powell, Mark (November 30, 2019). "VIDEO: Auburn DB Smoke Monday Picks off Mac Jones and Takes it Back for TD in Iron Bowl vs Alabama". 12up.com. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  5. ^ Harralson, Dan (November 22, 2020). "Smoke Monday describes pick six, Jarrett Guarantano staring down receivers". Vols Wire. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  6. ^ Weese, Jake (July 23, 2021). "Auburn has 9 named All-SEC; voted to finish 5th in SEC West by preseason media poll". The Auburn Plainsman. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  7. ^ King, Nathan (September 26, 2021). "Pick-six hat trick for Auburn safety Smoke Monday". AuburnUndercover & ITAT. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  8. ^ "Smoke Monday reveals plans for 2022 season". Saturday Down South. December 24, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  9. ^ Farner, Keith (December 28, 2021). "Smoke Monday ejected from Birmingham Bowl following targeting call during interception". Saturday Down South. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  10. ^ "Smoke Monday Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  11. ^ "2022 Draft Scout Smoke Monday, Auburn NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  12. ^ Dawe, Lance (April 30, 2022). "Smoke Monday signs free-agent deal with the New Orleans Saints". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  13. ^ Smith, Michael David (August 2, 2022). "Saints' Smoke Monday suffers significant knee injury". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  14. ^ Rose, Bob (August 5, 2022). "Saints Move S Smoke Monday to Injured Reserve, Officially Sign Kiko Alonso". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
  15. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 29, 2023.
  16. ^ "Montreal Alouettes sign "Smoke" Monday". Montreal Alouettes. January 30, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  17. ^ TSN ca Staff (January 30, 2024). "Montreal Alouettes sign former Auburn standout Quindarious 'Smoke' Monday". TSN. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  18. ^ "Smoke Monday". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
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