Syracuse Football: Top 10 players that should have their jerseys retired

SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 28: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white) Dwight Freeney #93 of the San Diego Chargers looks on from the sidelines during his team's 33-14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on September 28, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images) /

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Played at Syracuse from 1976-79.
Voted a first-team All-American in 1979 from one selector, honorable mention for three others.
College Football Hall of Famer (inducted in 2012).

Monk was ole reliable for the Orange throughout his career. Up until 2017 Erv Philips, Art had the most receptions in a single game in Syracuse history with (14). Speaking of receptions, as a sophomore Monk had the fourth best reception season in program history with 41 grabs. Also as a sophomore Monk had the fifth greatest year for an Orange receiver by yardage in 1977 (590).

Monk was one of the most reliable receivers in NFL history. He spent 16 years in the pros with three different ball clubs (Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, and the Washington Redskins). Monk dominated in the pros becoming the first wide receiver in NFL history to reach 900 career receptions.

His overall numbers historically speaking:

20th all-time receiving yardage leader (12,721 yards).
20th all-time receptions list (940).
47th all-time in receiving touchdowns (68).

Art Monk also delivered three Super Bowl championships to the Washington Redskins (Super Bowl 17, Super Bowl 22, and Super Bowl 26).

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