Jake Funk
No. 36 – Detroit Lions | |||||
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Position: | Running back | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | Gaithersburg, Maryland, U.S. | January 11, 1998||||
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||
Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Damascus (Damascus, Maryland) | ||||
College: | Maryland (2016–2020) | ||||
NFL draft: | 2021 / Round: 7 / Pick: 233 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
Roster status: | Active | ||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Jake Funk (born January 11, 1998) is an
Early years
Funk attended
Recruiting profile
Despite his success in high school, Funk was only a moderately-rated prospect, earning two-star ratings from
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
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Jake Funk RB |
Gaithersburg, MD | Damascus (MD) | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 198 lb (90 kg) | 4.63 | Oct 16, 2015 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 69 | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: 247Sports : 1421
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College career
Freshman year
Funk did not redshirt, and debuted in a 2016 game against Howard University where he rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown.[1] He caught his first career touchdown pass that year against Purdue. He ended the season with 29 carries for 136 yards and one touchdown (averaging 4.7 yards a carry), and seven receptions for 42 yards and one touchdown.[6]
Sophomore year
Funk appeared in all 12 of Maryland's games during his sophomore season and ended the year with 27 carries for 145 yards (averaging 5.4 yards a carry) and four touchdowns, second-most on the team. He also caught one pass for four yards and a touchdown.[6]
Junior year
Funk had an injury-shortened junior season, playing through a wrist injury before tearing his ACL.[7]
Redshirt junior year
Due to his injury, Funk received an extra year of eligibility, and played in Maryland's first three games before tearing his ACL again in a game against Temple.[8] Through the three games, Funk carried seventeen times for 173 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught four passes for 16 yards.[6]
Redshirt senior year
Funk had his best statistical season after returning from his consecutive ACL tears. Playing during for the
Professional career
Pre-draft
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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5 ft 10+1⁄4 in (1.78 m) |
204 lb (93 kg) |
30+1⁄4 in (0.77 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) |
4.49 s | 1.50 s | 2.59 s | 4.12 s | 6.71 s | 38.0 in (0.97 m) |
10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) |
22 reps | |
All values from Pro Day[11]
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Despite having two seasons of eligibility remaining due to injury and
After Funk's performance at Maryland's pro day, draft analyst Mel Kiper mused that Funk could potentially be a late-round draft pick or an undrafted free agent: "I think he's going to fight his way onto a roster. He’s a competitive runner. He's a battler. He just puts his nose in there and he just fights and he's quick to the hole. He's shown home run-hitting ability where he can outrace the cornerback, safeties to the end zone, to the pay dirt. He'll catch the ball, he'll block. He's just a guy that gives you everything he has."[14]
Los Angeles Rams
Funk was drafted in the seventh round (233rd overall) by the Los Angeles Rams.[15] In post-draft interviews, Funk indicated that he "never gave up faith," and that he was looking forward to his likely role as a special teams player.[16] On May 16, 2021, Funk signed his four-year rookie contract with the Rams.[17]
On October 18, 2021, coach
On October 11, 2022, Funk was waived by the Los Angeles Rams.[20]
New Orleans Saints
On October 12, 2022, Funk was signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints.[21] He was released on November 8.
Indianapolis Colts
On November 10, 2022, Funk was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[22] He was promoted to the active roster on January 3, 2023.[23]
On August 29, 2023, Funk was waived by the Colts and re-signed to the practice squad.[24][25] He was promoted to the active roster on September 12.[26] He was waived on October 7.[27]
Miami Dolphins
On October 10, 2023, Funk was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.[28] He was released on November 18, 2023.
Baltimore Ravens
On December 19, 2023, Funk was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.[29] He was released on January 10, 2024.
Detroit Lions
On January 23, 2024, Funk signed with the practice squad of the Detroit Lions.[30] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 30, 2024.[31]
Personal life
Funk hails from a family of athletes. His father, Jim, was a football player for
Funk began dating former
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Jake Funk - Football". University of Maryland Athletics. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Justin (June 3, 2016). "Jake Funk had a record-setting high school career. What will he be for Maryland football?". Testudo Times. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ Gallen, Daniel (February 3, 2016). "Maryland National Signing Day 2016: Jake Funk". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Jake Funk Stats, News, Bio". ESPN. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ a b Lee, Edward (October 23, 2020). "Older brother, own determination helped Maryland running back Jake Funk rebound from ACL tear". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Markus, Don (September 23, 2019). "Maryland's Jake Funk suffers season-ending torn ACL in the same knee for second straight year". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Levine, Matt (July 21, 2020). "Jake Funk looks to return from injury as potential lead running back in 2020". Testudo Times. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Hartlove, Brendan (December 16, 2020). "'Small Town Boy' Funk Overcomes Injuries to Have Breakout Senior Year". Montgomery Community Media. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Jake Funk College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
- ^ Jackson, Luke (December 25, 2020). "Jake Funk: Terps' Trajectory Made Entering 2021 NFL Draft Difficult Decision". pressboxonline.com. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ "Jake Funk - Running Back Maryland Terrapins 2021 NFL Draft Scouting Report". The NFL Draft Bible on Sports Illustrated: The Leading Authority on the NFL Draft. February 24, 2021. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Oyefusi, Daniel (March 11, 2021). "Jake Funk defied the odds at Maryland. Now he's looking to be an NFL draft pick". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (May 1, 2021). "Rams select RB Jake Funk with 233rd pick in 2021 NFL Draft". TheRams.com.
- ^ "Jake Funk's faith rewarded with phone call from Rams". therams.com. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/16/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (October 18, 2021). "McVay: Johnny Mundt out for rest of season with torn ACL; Jake Funk out for rest of season with torn hamstring". TheRams.com.
- ^ Schwartz, Paul (February 13, 2021). "LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022". New York Post.
- ^ @RamsNFL (October 11, 2022). "LA Rams Transactions: • Signed to Active Roster C Matt Skura • Reserve/Injured G David Edwards • Waived, No Recall RB Jake Funk" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Rose, Bob (October 12, 2022). "Saints Bring Funk to New Orleans". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Michael David (November 10, 2022). "Colts get Jake Funk, cut Phillip Lindsay". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ "Colts Sign RB Jake Funk To 53-Man Roster From Practice Squad, Waive RB Jordan Wilkins, Sign S Sheldrick Redwine To Practice Squad". Colts.com. January 3, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ Stankevitz, JJ (August 29, 2023). "Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster". Colts.com.
- ^ "Colts sign 16 to practice squad". Colts.com. August 30, 2023.
- ^ "Colts sign RB Jake Funk to the 53-man roster; sign G Ike Boettger to the practice squad; place RB Evan Hull on Injured Reserve list". Colts.com. September 12, 2023.
- ^ "Colts activate RB Jonathan Taylor from Reserve/PUP list, waive RB Jake Funk". Colts.com. October 7, 2023.
- ^ "Miami Dolphins Sign Funk to Practice Squad". MiamiDolphins.com. October 10, 2023.
- ^ Brown, Clifton. "Melvin Gordon III Signed to 53-Man Roster; Jake Funk to Practice Squad". baltimoreravens.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Lions shake up the practice squad ahead of the NFC Championship". lionswire.usatoday.com. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Detroit Lions sign 11 players to futures contracts". Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. January 30, 2024.
- ^ Interdonato, Sal (January 13, 2021). "Jordan Funk transferring". Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ "Jordan Funk - Football". James Madison University Athletics. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
- ^ "Hannah Ann Sluss Reveals She Met Her Boyfriend Over Tea-Filled TikTok". Bachelor Nation. August 26, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ Lemoncelli, Jenna (January 26, 2023). "'Bachelor' alum Hannah Ann Sluss engaged to Colts running back Jake Funk". New York Post. Retrieved January 27, 2023.