:Donte Moncrief
{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Donte Moncrief
| image = Donte Moncrief.JPG
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Moncrief with the Indianapolis Colts in 2014
| current_team =
| number = 10, 19, 11, 14
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|8|6}}
| birth_place = Raleigh, Mississippi, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lbs = 216
| high_school = Raleigh
| college = Ole Miss (2011–2013)
| draftyear = 2014
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 90
| pastteams =
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
- Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2019}})
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2019}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2020}})
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
| status =
| highlights =
| statseason =
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 205
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 2,576
| statlabel3 = Receiving average
| statvalue3 = 12.6
| statlabel4 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue4 = 21
| pfr = MoncDo00
}}
Donte Rakeem Moncrief (born August 6, 1993) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels, and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft.
Early life
A native of Raleigh, Mississippi, Moncrief attended Raleigh High School.{{Cite news |url=https://www.wapt.com/article/donte-moncrief-headed-to-indianapolis/1867488 |title=Donte Moncrief headed to Indianapolis |work=WAPT |access-date=October 11, 2018 |language=en}} He registered 21 catches for 441 yards and 9 touchdowns as a senior while also passing for 365 yards with 2 touchdowns and rushing 12 times for 144 yards. He also returned two punts for touchdowns. He collected 48 tackles, four for loss, and four interceptions on defense.
In addition to football, Moncrief also competed in track & field for the Lions, where he was one of the state's top performers in the long jump. He was a two-time 3A state champion in the long jump event, with a personal-best mark of 7.76 meters (25-1.5).{{cite web|url=http://footballtalentadvisors.com/blog/tag/nfl-players-track-and-field/|title=footballtalentadvisors.com|website=footballtalentadvisors.com|access-date=July 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810141458/http://footballtalentadvisors.com/blog/tag/nfl-players-track-and-field/|archive-date=August 10, 2014|url-status=usurped}}
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the 17th best wide receiver prospect in the nation.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Donte-Moncrief-103934|title=Rivals.com|website=sports.yahoo.com}}
College career
Moncrief attended the University of Mississippi from 2011 to 2013.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoncDo00.htm |title=Donte Moncrief Stats |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |access-date=October 11, 2018}} During his collegiate career, he had 156 receptions for 2,371 yards and 20 touchdowns.[http://www.sunherald.com/2014/01/04/5234074/donte-moncrief-declares-for-nfl.html Donte Moncrief declares for NFL Draft] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106040515/http://www.sunherald.com/2014/01/04/5234074/donte-moncrief-declares-for-nfl.html |date=January 6, 2014 }}
Moncrief announced on January 3, 2014 that he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2014 NFL draft.{{cite web|url=http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-sports/2014/01/ole_miss_wide_receiver_donte_m_1.html|title=Ole Miss junior wide receiver Donte Moncrief declares for NFL draft|work=Gulf Live|date=January 4, 2014}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 2 3/8
| weight = 221
| dash = 4.40
| ten split = 1.54
| twenty split = 2.51
| shuttle = 4.30
| cone drill = 7.02
| vertical = 39.5
| broad ft = 11
| broad in = 0
| bench = 13
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 32 3/8
| hand span = 9 1/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/donte-moncrief/32004d4f-4e11-7004-12bd-2d2a3d30b214|title=Donte Moncrief Draft and Combine Prospect Profile|website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=119721&DraftYear=2014 |title=Donte Moncrief, Mississippi, WR, 2014 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |website=draftscout.com |access-date=October 18, 2021}}
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=Indianapolis Colts=
Moncrief was selected in the third round, with the 90th overall pick, by the Indianapolis Colts on May 9, 2014.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/draft.htm |title=2014 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |access-date=October 11, 2018}} On May 30, the Colts officially signed him to his rookie contract.{{Cite web |last=Holder |first=Stephen |date=May 30, 2014 |title=Colts sign Donte Moncrief, have entire rookie class signed |url=http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/05/30/indianapolis-colts-sign-donte-moncrief-have-entire-rookie-class-signed/9758447/ |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=IndyStar.com}} On October 26, 2014, in a game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, Moncrief scored his first NFL touchdown on a pass from quarterback Andrew Luck. In Week 13, Moncrief had 3 receptions for a career-high 134 yards and 2 touchdowns to help the Colts beat the Washington Redskins 49–27. He finished his rookie season with 32 receptions for 444 yards and 3 touchdowns.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoncDo00/gamelog/2014/ |title=Donte Moncrief 2014 Game Log |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |access-date=October 11, 2018}}
In 2015, he had a career-high 64 receptions for 733 yards and six touchdowns.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoncDo00/gamelog/2015/ |title=Donte Moncrief 2015 Game Log |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |access-date=October 11, 2018}} In 2016, Moncrief missed six games with a shoulder sprain and another with a hamstring issue but still managed to catch seven touchdowns.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoncDo00/gamelog/2016/ |title=Donte Moncrief 2016 Game Log |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |access-date=October 11, 2018}} In 2017 he had a career-low 26 catches, due to injuries of his own as well as Luck missing the entire season.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoncDo00/gamelog/2017/ |title=Donte Moncrief 2017 Game Log |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |access-date=October 11, 2018}}
=Jacksonville Jaguars=
On March 15, 2018, Moncrief signed a one-year, $9.6 million fully guaranteed contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.{{Cite web |last=Oehser |first=John |date=March 15, 2018 |title=OFFICIAL: Moncrief signs |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/official-moncrief-signs-20452954 |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Jaguars.com}} In Week 4, in a victory over the New York Jets, Moncrief totaled five receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite news |date=September 30, 2018 |title=Bortles sharp as Jaguars roll past Jets |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/football-nfl-jac-nyj-recap/bortles-sharp-as-jaguars-roll-past-jets-idUSMTZEE9UVYJ8Z0 |access-date=October 11, 2018 |work=Reuters |language=en-US}} He finished the season with 48 receptions for 668 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Donte Moncrief 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoncDo00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Pittsburgh Steelers=
On March 14, 2019, Moncrief signed a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{cite web |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/moncrief-joins-the-black-and-gold|title= Moncrief: 'That was exciting'|first=Teresa|last= Varley |work=Steelers.com|date=March 14, 2019|access-date=March 14, 2019}}
Moncrief made his debut with the Steelers in Week 1 against the New England Patriots. In the game, Moncrief caught 3 passes for 7 yards in the 33–3 loss.{{Cite web |date=8 September 2019 |title=Brady starts his 20th season by beating Steelers 33-3 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127860 |access-date=8 September 2019 |website=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}} He was released on November 2, 2019, after putting up just four catches for 18 yards through five games.{{cite web|title=Brooks-James promoted; Moncrief waived|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/brooks-james-promoted-moncrief-waived|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=November 2, 2019|access-date=November 3, 2019|archive-date=November 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104010347/https://www.steelers.com/news/brooks-james-promoted-moncrief-waived|url-status=dead}}
=Carolina Panthers=
On November 4, 2019, Moncrief was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Max |date=November 4, 2019 |title=Panthers claim WR Donte Moncrief |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-claim-wr-donte-moncrief |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Panthers.com}} He was released on December 6, 2019.{{Cite web |date=December 6, 2019 |title=Panthers promote Greg Dortch to active roster |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-promote-greg-dortch-to-active-roster |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Panthers.com}}
Moncrief had a tryout with the San Francisco 49ers on August 13, 2020,{{cite tweet |user=AlbertBreer |title=And here’s the tryout and visit list for today. |number=1294030780000358403 |date=August 13, 2020 |access-date=August 21, 2020}} and with the New York Jets on August 19, 2020.{{cite tweet |user=AlbertBreer |title=Today’s workouts/visits. |number=1296191904980312070 |date=August 19, 2020 |access-date=August 21, 2020}}
=New York Jets=
On August 31, 2020, Moncrief signed with the Jets.{{cite web|title=Jets Sign WR Donte Moncrief, Release K Brett Maher|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-wr-donte-moncrief-release-k-brett-maher|author=Greenberg, Ethan|website=NewYorkJets.com|date=August 31, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020|archive-date=September 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200903000710/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-wr-donte-moncrief-release-k-brett-maher|url-status=dead}} He was released on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.{{Cite web |last=Lange |first=Randy |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Jets Move 27 to Get Their Roster to 53-Player Limit |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-53-man-roster-2020-season |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}{{Cite web |last=Lange |first=Randy |date=September 6, 2020 |title=15 Signed to Practice Squad; All Were in Jets Training Camp |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-practice-squad-2020-season |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=NewYorkJets.com}} He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on September 10,{{Cite news |last=Greenberg |first=Ethan |date=September 10, 2020 |title=Jets Sign LB Alec Ogletree, WR Jaleel Scott to Practice Squad |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-lb-alec-ogletree-wr-jaleel-scott-to-practice-squad |access-date=September 25, 2020 |work=NewYorkJets.com}} and activated back to the practice squad on October 7.{{cite news |title=Donte Moncrief: Comes off injured list |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/donte-moncrief-comes-off-injured-list/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=October 7, 2020 |access-date=October 26, 2020}} He was released on October 14.{{Cite web |last=Greenberg |first=Ethan |date=October 14, 2020 |title=Jets Designate WR Denzel Mims, 2 Others to Return to Practice |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-designate-wr-denzel-mims-2-others-to-return-to-practice |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}
=New England Patriots=
On November 4, 2020, the New England Patriots signed Moncrief to their practice squad.{{Cite web |date=November 4, 2020 |title=Patriots Sign DL Ryan Glasgow and WR Donte Moncrief to the Practice Squad |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-dl-ryan-glasgow-and-wr-donte-moncrief-to-the-practice-squad |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Patriots.com}} He was elevated to the active roster on November 21 and November 28 for the team's Weeks 11 and 12 games against the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.{{cite news |title=Patriots make a series of roster transactions |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-a-series-of-roster-transactions-x5662 |website=Patriots.com |date=November 21, 2020 |access-date=December 27, 2020 |archive-date=November 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129113058/https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-a-series-of-roster-transactions-x5662 |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |title=Patriots Announce A Series of Roster Moves |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-announce-a-series-of-roster-moves-x6686 |website=Patriots.com |date=November 28, 2020 |access-date=January 7, 2021}} Against the Cardinals, Moncrief had a 53-yard kick return. On December 5, 2020, he was signed to the active roster.{{cite web|title=Patriots Make a Series of Roster Transactions|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-a-series-of-roster-transactions-x2496|website=Patriots.com|date=December 5, 2020|access-date=December 6, 2020|archive-date=December 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207054741/https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-a-series-of-roster-transactions-x2496|url-status=dead}}
=Houston Texans=
Moncrief signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans on March 22, 2021.{{cite news |title=Houston Texans Transactions (3-22-2021) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-22-2021 |website=HoustonTexans.com |date=March 22, 2021 |access-date=March 22, 2021}} Moncrief was released by the Texans on July 27.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=July 27, 2021 |title=Texans release Donte Moncrief |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/texans-release-donte-moncrief-232726410.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728012519/https://sports.yahoo.com/texans-release-donte-moncrief-232726410.html |archive-date=July 28, 2021 |access-date=July 28, 2021 |website=Yahoo! Sports}}
On February 18, 2023, Moncrief announced his retirement.{{Cite web |last=Hickey |first=Kevin |date=February 18, 2023 |title=Ex-Colts WR Donte Moncrief retires: 'Indy is forever home' |url=https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2023/02/18/indianapolis-colts-donte-moncrief-retirement-nfl/ |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=Colts Wire|publisher=USA Today}}
NFL career statistics
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|+Regular season statistics ! rowspan="2"|Year ! rowspan="2"|Team ! colspan="2"|Games ! colspan="5"|Receiving ! colspan="5"|Rushing ! colspan="2"|Fumbles | |||||||||||||
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | IND
| 16 || 2 || 32 || 444 || 13.9 || 79T || 3 || 4 || 17 || 4.3 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2015 | IND
| 16 || 10 || 64 || 733 || 11.5 || 33 || 6 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2016 | IND
| 9 || 7 || 30 || 307 || 10.2 || 39 || 7 || 1 || −1 || −1.0 || −1 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | IND
| 12 || 8 || 26 || 391 || 15.0 || 60 || 2 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | JAX
| 16 || 14 || 48 || 668 || 13.9 || 80T || 3 || — || — || — || — || — || 1 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|2019 | PIT
| 5 || 2 || 4 || 18 || 4.5 || 11 || 0 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| CAR
| 3 || 0 || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2020 | NE
| 6 || 0 || 1 || 15 || 15.0 || 15 || 0 || 1 || 4 || 4.0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoncDo00.htm Total] || 83 || 43 || 205 || 2,576 || 12.6 || 80 || 21 || 6 || 20 || 3.3 || 7 || 0 || 1 || 1 |
| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
|+Postseason statistics ! rowspan="2"|Year ! rowspan="2"|Team ! colspan="2"|Games ! colspan="5"|Receiving ! colspan="5"|Rushing ! colspan="2"|Fumbles | |||||||||||||
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | IND
| 2 || 0 || 5 || 86 || 17.2 || 36T || 1 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoncDo00/gamelog/post/ Total] || 2 || 0 || 5 || 86 || 17.2 || 36T || 1 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 |
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