NDSU

2016 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out as a redshirt in the Bison program.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starting safety for Robbinsdale Cooper under coach Willie Howard...Totaled 146 tackles with 10 interceptions and 18 pass breakups in his three-year career...Second team all-state by the Associated Press and Northstar Football News...2015 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Minnesota second team...All-conference and all-district honoree...Also played quarterback, wide receiver, punter and kicker...Four-time all-conference performer in track and field...Competed in the 200 and 400 meters...Had a mark of 44 feet, 4 inches in the triple jump...Conference runner-up in the triple jump.

PERSONAL: Son of Daniel Monari and Hepsibah Nyambane of Robbinsdale, Minn...Family includes two older brothers, Timothy and Job.