Methodist University Athletics

Trayfer Monroe has been called the best defensive player in the history of Methodist football. A member of the football team from 1995-1998, Monroe led the team in tackles for three straight seasons. He holds the Methodist career record for tackles with 373 and game tackles with 21. In 1997, Monroe was chosen as a first team All-American by Don Hansen’s National Football Weekly Gazette and a third team All-American by USA-III Football. During his senior season, Monroe was again honored by both organizations with All-American honors.