Upcoming Event: Football at Syracuse on September 27, 2025 at 12 p.m.
/
12 p.m.
Football
at Syracuse
Monk Selected by Green Bay Packers in Fifth Round
4/27/2024 6:38:00 PM | Football
DURHAM -Â Former Duke offensive lineman Jacob Monk was selected in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.
Monk was the 163rd overall pick in the draft, and the 28th selection in the fifth round.
Monk, a 6-3, 320-pound Clayton, N.C., product is Duke's third 2024 NFL Draft selection as teammates Graham Barton and DeWayne Carter went to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (26th overall pick) and Buffalo Bills (95th overall pick), respectively. This marks the first time since 2021 that the Blue Devils have had three draft picks in the same year, and the 26th time in program history with three-plus selections. Monk joins Barton as Duke's first offensive linemen chosen since Laken Tomlinson went in the first round to the Detroit Lions in 2015. He is also the seventh Duke draft pick by the Packers and the first since Anthony Dilweg was a third-round choice in 1989.Â
Â
A two-time team captain and three-time All-ACC recipient, Monk helped Duke to 27 wins and two bowl game victories (2022 Military and 2023 Birmingham) during his tenure. He played in 59 career games with 58 starts at guard, tackle and center and was on the field for 3,777 career snaps. He started 44 consecutive contests along the offensive line to begin his Blue Devil tenure and was the recipient of the team's K.D. Kennedy Iron Devil Award in 2023.
Â
Last fall, Monk started all 13 games for the Blue Devils at both right guard and center, helping the offense accumulate 2,174 rushing and 2,351 passing yards. He played a key role in Duke only losing 171 rushing yards on the year, the fewest in the ACC. He also anchored an offensive line that ranked third in the ACC and tied for 24th nationally in sacks allowed per game (1.31) and second in the league and tied for 31st nationally in TFL allowed per outing (4.77).Additionally, he was selected the ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week after grading out at 93 percent and recording seven knockdown blocks in a 24-3 win over NC State.
Â
Monk's uncle, the late Quincy Monk, was a seventh round pick of the New York Giants in the 2002 NFL Draft out of the University of North Carolina. Quincy Monk played three professional seasons with the Giants (2002-03) and Houston Texans (2004).
Monk joins former Blue Devil defensive tackle Vince Oghobaase in Green Bay, as Oghobaase enters his first season as the Packers' assistant defensive line coach.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils football, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeFootball".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu.
Â
#GoDuke Â
Monk was the 163rd overall pick in the draft, and the 28th selection in the fifth round.
Monk, a 6-3, 320-pound Clayton, N.C., product is Duke's third 2024 NFL Draft selection as teammates Graham Barton and DeWayne Carter went to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (26th overall pick) and Buffalo Bills (95th overall pick), respectively. This marks the first time since 2021 that the Blue Devils have had three draft picks in the same year, and the 26th time in program history with three-plus selections. Monk joins Barton as Duke's first offensive linemen chosen since Laken Tomlinson went in the first round to the Detroit Lions in 2015. He is also the seventh Duke draft pick by the Packers and the first since Anthony Dilweg was a third-round choice in 1989.Â
Â
ÂWith the 163rd pick in the 2024 #NFLDraft, the #Packers select OL Jacob Monk from Duke University!@amfam | #PackersDraft pic.twitter.com/EwviAh9979
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) April 27, 2024
A two-time team captain and three-time All-ACC recipient, Monk helped Duke to 27 wins and two bowl game victories (2022 Military and 2023 Birmingham) during his tenure. He played in 59 career games with 58 starts at guard, tackle and center and was on the field for 3,777 career snaps. He started 44 consecutive contests along the offensive line to begin his Blue Devil tenure and was the recipient of the team's K.D. Kennedy Iron Devil Award in 2023.
Â
ÂWith the 163rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft… @jacobmonk_ ??#NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/M3nYhcvabc
— Duke Football (@DukeFOOTBALL) April 27, 2024
Last fall, Monk started all 13 games for the Blue Devils at both right guard and center, helping the offense accumulate 2,174 rushing and 2,351 passing yards. He played a key role in Duke only losing 171 rushing yards on the year, the fewest in the ACC. He also anchored an offensive line that ranked third in the ACC and tied for 24th nationally in sacks allowed per game (1.31) and second in the league and tied for 31st nationally in TFL allowed per outing (4.77).Additionally, he was selected the ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week after grading out at 93 percent and recording seven knockdown blocks in a 24-3 win over NC State.
Â
Monk's uncle, the late Quincy Monk, was a seventh round pick of the New York Giants in the 2002 NFL Draft out of the University of North Carolina. Quincy Monk played three professional seasons with the Giants (2002-03) and Houston Texans (2004).
Monk joins former Blue Devil defensive tackle Vince Oghobaase in Green Bay, as Oghobaase enters his first season as the Packers' assistant defensive line coach.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils football, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeFootball".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu.
Â
#GoDuke Â
ÂWelcome to Green Bay, @JacobMonk_!
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) April 27, 2024
??: https://t.co/YD8td8n2QA@amfam | #PackersDraft pic.twitter.com/vPMUovAoFz
ÂA five-year starter and three-time captain coming to Green Bay ?? @JacobMonk_ #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/WRO7Xx8QEG
— Duke Football (@DukeFOOTBALL) April 27, 2024
ÂOL @JacobMonk_ is excited to get to work! ???? @amfam | #PackersDraft pic.twitter.com/XF0zI4zBUY
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) April 27, 2024
ÂVP of player personnel, Jon-Eric Sullivan sits down with Larry McCarren to discuss the selections of S Evan Williams, OL Jacob Monk & S Kitan Oladapo.
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) April 28, 2024
1-on-1 on Day 3 of the #NFLDraft ??@amfam | #PackersDraft pic.twitter.com/kTCxlBZaJ2
Players Mentioned
Coach Diaz Media Availability: Syracuse
Wednesday, September 24
Cooper Barkate Media Availability: Syracuse
Tuesday, September 23
DaShawn Stone Media Availability: Syracuse
Tuesday, September 23
Coach Patke Press Conference: Syracuse
Monday, September 22
