Jon Monga
Jon Monga

Player Profile
Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Henderson, Nev.

High School:
Foothill

Height / Weight:
6-2 / 280

Position:
DT

Fresno State: A strong and tough defensive player ... emerged in his first season as a valuable contributor ... a very strong player who plays with great passion ... the coaches like his motor. (2006) Came up with four sacks in 12 games ... made two starts (Colorado State and Idaho) ... set a career-high with five tackles against Nevada in the opening game ... had a tackle for a loss and a fumble recovery against New Mexico State ... had two tackles and one sack at LSU. (2005) Played in seven games and had five tackles, 1.5 for losses and recorded one quarterback sack. (2004) Redshirted.

High School: A two-way player at Foothill High School, who was dominating as a defensive lineman as a senior ... recorded 50 tackles, 2.5 sacks, caused four fumbles, recovered two fumbles and had two pass deflections ... selected first-team All-Southern Nevada and was selected a team captain ... also participates in volleyball and track and field ... joins his high school teammate Mike Roland on Fresno State.

Personal: Born July 25, 1986 ... parents' names are Michele and Joe Monga ... has two brothers, Michael and Jordan, and two sisters, Tiare and Chantelle ... lists his favorite athlete as former All-Pro defensive lineman Reggie White.

Career Statistics
Year	GP-GS	UT	AT	TT	TFL-Yds	Sacks-Yds	FR
2005	7-0	3	2	5	1.5-6	1.0-5		0
2006	12-4	11	6	17	5.0-20	4.0-17		1
Totals	16-0	14	8	22	6.5-26	5-22		1
Fresno State Football
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