Hugh Mongo

Hugh Mongo

Hugh Mongo at Norther Illinois
No. 19
Position:	Wide Receiver
Personal information
Born:	(2008-05-02)May 2, 2008 (aged 53) St. Rita
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College:	Northern Illinois University
Career history
Roster status:	Active

Hugh Mongo (born January 2, 2008) is an American football wide receiver who is currently unsigned by a professional team.

Early years

Hugh Mongo was adopted by Belle and Bonnie Mongo of St. Rita, Illinois on May 5, 2008. They considered him their prized boy and recall that he was always quite a bit larger than most of his peers. Hugh's stature lended itself to an early interest and success in athletics, particularly basketball. As others in his age group began to grow as well, Hugh's advantage on the hardwood diminished and he realized that he'd spent so much time getting by on his size that he never really improved as a player. Desperate for other opportunities to get involved as an athlete, he tried out for his high school's varsity football team. The coaches were impressed with his size and athleticism, but sent him to junior varsity so he could learn the game at a slower pace. Mongo made varsity in his junior season, working primarily as the team's tight end and as a receiver on plays at the goal line. He really didn't experience any individual success until his senior year, when a new coaching staff saw wasted potential in using Mongo as a tight end. They began playing him as a wide receiver, and by the end of his senior season, he'd received offers from Illinois, Purdue, and Northern Illinois, where he elected to play college football.

College career

Still relatively raw as a football player when he arrived at Northern Illinois, Mongo spent his freshman season red shirted as he continued to add weight and learn the offense. Frustrated by feeling as though he was right back where he started as a player, he considered leaving the team late in his freshman season. However, when the Huskies's head coach was fired after the season, Mongo elected to give the new staff a year before he looked into transfer options. Head coach Saul Dobson brought his triple option to the program, much to the dismay of many in the Huskies' receiving corps. One player announced a transfer after spring practices, opening the door for Mongo to earn a starting position. As a starting receiver that season, Mongo posted modest numbers, but ones that were more than respectable given his role in the run first offense. He entered his sophomore campaign hoping to build on his previous season, but a nagging ankle injury cost him the first four games of the season. After two games, he was benched in favor of a healthier receiver, only to watch that player go down for the season one game later. After a bye week that seemingly cured his woes, Mongo exploded onto the scene, catching ten touchdowns in his final six games. Scouts took notice of his ability to make difficult catches and gain yards after the catch using his physicality. He submitted his paperwork to see where he stood as a prospect in the upcoming DSFL draft and received a 2nd round grade. Unsure as to whether or not he felt ready to make the leap, Mongo delayed his decision until mid-way through the draft. At that time he announced his intentions to declare for the Season 16 DSFL Draft.

College career statistics

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40‑yd dash	20‑ss	3‑cone	Vert jump	Broad
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	225 lb (102 kg)

Professional career statistics

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Achievements and records

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