2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Gerald Monroe, WR, Graceland University

• Name: Gerald Monroe
• Position: Wide Receiver 
• College: Graceland University 
• Height: 5’8
• Weight: 175
• Twitter: @thegeraldmonroe
• Instagram: @1geeskiii

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft? 

I have elite skill at tracking the ball, run after catch and able to play in any weather condition. I’m a quick learner and can efficiently adjust to any system as well as understanding my role. I have speed along with agility to change directions. I’m physically and mentally tough to handle the physicality of the NFL. My route running is precise and I’m adept at finding open spaces with a sharp awareness.

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you? 

I think fries and milkshakes should be a combo on someone’s menu. 

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

Cancer research and treatment resources.

Who was your role model? 

My dad

Who is your favorite NFL team?

All of them 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Aaron Bullock

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Unreliable people 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Ms. Flores from Kimball High School

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

I feel like it’s now. I’m finally fully recovered from an injury and the season did not go as planned – which was for me to be one of the top players in my conference again and get recognized by the NFL. My NIL contract was terminated and I’m not getting feedback from anyone, almost like they think I degraded as a player. I’m willing to show everyone that was once on notice that I belong on the biggest stage and that’s the NFL. I been a pro, I trained with pros, I retained the training. It will prevail.

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

Chipotle 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Andy Capps Hot Fries (blue bag)

What is your degree in? 

Interdisciplinary Studies 

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why? 

I want to get a better understanding of life.

• My aunt Bena (deceased) 
• My dad’s father (deceased) 
• My dad 

What is your biggest weakness?

I put a lot of pressure on myself which helps to motivate me further, but it can also be a weakness at times if that pressure is focused only on one area.