Kyle Monangai, an American professional football running back born June 6, 2002, was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft following a notable college career. At Rutgers University, he made history in 2023 by becoming the first Scarlet Knights running back since 2012 to rush for over 1,000 yards, finishing with 1,262 yards and earning All Big-Ten Second Team honors.

During his rookie NFL season, Monangai, initially a backup, seized a starting opportunity in Week 9 due to an injury, exploding for 176 rushing yards—the second-highest by a Bears rookie in a single game. He continued to impress, notably combining with teammate D'Andre Swift for a combined 255 rushing yards in a Week 13 victory, a remarkable feat for a Bears duo not seen since legendary players Walter Payton and Matt Suhey in 1985.