Tyrek Funderburk
Tyrek Funderburk is an American professional football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He played college football for the Richmond Spiders and the Appalachian State Mountaineers, and was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after going unselected in the 2024 NFL draft.
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.College career
Richmond
Funderburk played five years for the Spiders before entering the NCAA transfer portal at the conclusion of the 2022 season.Appalachian State
Funderburk decided to transfer to play for the Appalachian State Mountaineers for the 2023 season.Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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.On August 26, 2025, Funderburk was waived by the Buccaneers with an injury designation as part of final roster cuts.