Every year there seems to be a player that seems to come from nowhere to be outstanding. Â Sometimes more than one. Â Since we still have a ways before kickoff, my question to you is, “Who will that ‘suprise’ player be this year?” Â
My vote goes to linebacker Malcolm Monroe (R-Freshman). Â Why you ask? A whole lot of gut. Â I haven’t read much about him other than his bio, and I saw him at the Encounter, and I just get the feeling from what he looks like and where he came from, that this kid might be a Daryl Smith in the making. Â Oh, yeah he’s majoring in biotechnology and was named to the national honor society. Â Brains with this kind of body and speed, look out, the next great Tech backer may be arriving on the Flats this Fall. Â
BIO:Â A tall, rangy, athletic player who should be in the linebacker rotation this fall… versatile enough to play almost any position on defense… has a good mix of size and speed… used his redshirt season to learn the defensive scheme and improve strength.
2008
Redshirted as a true freshman.
High School
Earned three letters in football at Coral Reef High… earned one letter in track in the 200- and 400-meters… named to the Florida Times-Union Super 75… the No. 36-ranked outside linebacker prospect according to Rivals… ranked by Rivals as the No. 42 prospect in the state of Florida… one of Tech’s highest-rated recruits by ESPN… invited to play in the Dade County North-South All-Star Game… earned numerous local awards including the Miami Herald’s Dade Top 25, top defensive lineman (team award) and all-camp team… nominated for the National Honor Society.
Personal
Considering a major in biotechnology… chose Georgia Tech over Auburn, Louisville, South Carolina and others… chose Georgia Tech because of the football program, the campus atmosphere, the academics, the defensive scheme, and the opportunity to excel off the field… wore No. 42 in high school… given name is Malcolm Shakajamal Munroe… born March 12, 1990 in Miami… has three siblings… brother, Dorian, is a red-shirt junior safety at Florida… father, Norman, captained his collegiate cricket team in England… has an uncle who served in government in Guyana.
