The son of Stanley and Chareen Monk, Jacob Monk grew up in
Clayton, North Carolina, a suburb of
Raleigh. Monk has been involved in working with individuals with special needs in North Carolina, particularly because his older brother, Miles, has
Down syndrome, which Monk cites as formative in developing compassion for others in himself. Monk was a four-star prospect coming out of
Corinth Holders High School. ==College career==