Tyrek Funderburk Explained

Tyrek Funderburk
Number:24
Current Team:Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:28 November 2000[1]
Birth Place:Indian Trail, North Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:185
High School:Metrolina Christian Academy
(Indian Trail, North Carolina)
College:Richmond (2018–2022)
Appalachian State (2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2024
Statweek:6
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statvalue1:4
Statlabel2:Interceptions
Statvalue2:0
Statlabel3:Forced Fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:FundTy00

Tyrek Funderburk (born November 28, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Richmond Spiders and the Appalachian State Mountaineers.

Early life

Funderburk attended high school at Metrolina Christian Academy located in Indian Trail, North Carolina. Coming out of high school, Funderburk committed to play college football for the Richmond Spiders.[2]

College career

Richmond

Funderburk played five years for the Spiders before entering the NCAA transfer portal at the conclusion of the 2022 season.[3]

Appalachian State

Funderburk decided to transfer to play for the Appalachian State Mountaineers.

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Funderburk signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent. He made the team's final roster.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tyrek Funderburk. ourlads.com. August 25, 2024.
  2. Web site: O'Connor . John . Serendipity delivered Tyrek Funderburk to UR, and he's become secondary star player . Richmond Times-Dispatch . 30 March 2021 . 26 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Narducci . Marc . March 8, 2024 . NFL Draft: App State CB Tyrek Funderburk Out To Prove Himself To NFL Talent Evaluators . 2024-10-16 . HERO Sports.
  4. Web site: Carey . Maura . August 26, 2024 . Buccaneers cut-down day tracker: Introducing Tampa Bay's 53-man roster . 2024-10-16 . GulfLive.com.