Carl Monroe (February 20, 1960 – April 26, 1989) was a professional American football player who played running back and wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers from 1983 to 1987.

Monroe's career highlight came during Super Bowl XIX versus the Miami Dolphins when he caught a 33-yard touchdown pass from Joe Montana.

The annual Carl Monroe Golf Tournament is held to benefit students of William C. Overfelt High School in San Jose, CA, his alma mater.

Carl Monroe played football for the University of Utah, who recruited him out of Overfelt High School, located in San Jose, CA.

He signed with the San Francisco 49ers and made the team, and was a backup behind Roger Craig and Wendell Tyler, the latter of whom was acquired from the Los Angeles Rams.

In April 1989, 29 year old Carl Monroe was rushed to the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose.

Monroe had just signed a deal with the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League in hopes of resurrecting his pro career.