Ryan Monnens begins his 25th season in the Minnesota Vikings scouting department in 2026 and his fifth as director of player personnel.
Since being named director of player personnel, the Vikings have posted a (43-25) regular-season record, including a (14-3) finish & playoff appearance in 2024, and a (13-4) finish & NFC North title in 2022.
Monnens spent the 2021 season as co-director of player personnel, and the previous eight seasons as the director of pro scouting, after eight seasons as a pro scout, and three seasons as a pro personnel assistant. He began with the Vikings as an intern in 1998.
Monnens played wide receiver at St. John's University in Collegeville, Minn. under legendary coach John Gagliardi, the all-time winningest coach in college football history. A Minnesota native, Monnens grew up in Richmond and attended Rocori High School. Monnens earned his bachelor's degree from St. John's in 1998. Monnens resides in Excelsior with his wife, Krissy, and their daughter, Olivia.
