Kyle Monangai
RB, Rutgers · 2025 NFL Draft, Round 7, pick #233 (CHI)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: availability. Details below.
The 2025 class is only 1 season in, so this verdict can still change a lot.
- Availability
Played 17 of ~17 possible regular-season games from 2025 through 2025 (~100%). Plus 4 games so far in 2026.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #207 (#20 at his position), close to where he went (#233). The whole market, not just his team, missed on him.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.6% of the time (2,104 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
23 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.4% of the time (2,127 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Rutgers: a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.3% of the time (4,181 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.60 40-yard dash at 211 lbs: faster than 27% of RBs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (2,288 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
RB (RB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 46.1% of the time (501 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
Every line comes from data: nflverse draft, combine and career data; ESPN's pre-draft ranks. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a steal for him.
Career numberslive
| Games | 21 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 0 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 6 |
| 2026 in-season credit (est.) | 0.7 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 6.7 |
| Rushing | 229 att, 1,107 yds, 8 TD |
| Receiving | 23 rec, 203 yds, undefined TD |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2025 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2025 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 | |
| Position RB | 46.1% n=501 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 5' 8", 211 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.60 s |
| Vertical | 34.5" |
| Broad jump | 117" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #207 overall (#20 RB) |
Picked around him 2025 redraft
| 230 | Dan Jackson | redraft #252 |
| 231 | Quinn Ewers | redraft #143 |
| 232 | Hunter Wohler | redraft #197 |
| 234 | Mason Richman | redraft #231 |
| 235 | Tez Johnson | redraft #75 |
| 236 | LeQuint Allen | redraft #158 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.