May 04, 2021 10:35AM
Jake Funk excited to join Rams and talks draft day phone call that almost didn't happen

by Scott AbrahamTuesday, May 4th 2021

DAMASCUS, Md. (7News) — From Damascus, Maryland to Los Angeles, California. Jake Funk is packing his bags for the west coast, joining the Los Angeles Rams after he was drafted last weekend in the 7th round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

The running back played five seasons at the University of Maryland, coming back from three injuries that required surgery before delivering a terrific 2020 season.

7News Sports Anchor Scott Abraham caught up with Funk on Tuesday about fulfilling a childhood dream.

"It's so worth it. I wouldn't be the man I am today if it wasn't for everything that I've been through," Funk told Abraham. "From injuries to all different kinds of adversity from position battles to everything. I wouldn't be the man I am today, not just a football player, the man."


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SubjectAuthorViewsPosted

  So, any ‘21 Rams starters from this draft?

Rams43735May 03, 2021 03:55PM

  Not many rookies 'start'

promomasterj196May 03, 2021 04:08PM

  Nope. Some depth

Ram_Ruler158May 03, 2021 04:10PM

  Re: So, any ‘21 Rams starters from this draft?

george_allen187May 03, 2021 04:57PM

  Re: So, any ‘21 Rams starters from this draft?

dzrams205May 03, 2021 05:21PM

  Love Jake Funk

stlramz630May 03, 2021 06:17PM

  Thanks, that was really great. (nm)

JamesJM132May 03, 2021 06:31PM

  great stuff....

LMU93216May 04, 2021 04:16AM

  We got the funk

Rams Junkie152May 04, 2021 01:16PM

  Jones.

alyoshamucci415May 03, 2021 06:17PM

  Re: Jones.

LMU93429May 04, 2021 07:25AM

  Jake Funk excited to join Rams and talks draft day phone call that almost didn't happen

RamBill216May 04, 2021 10:35AM

  Does Special Teams count?

roman18196May 05, 2021 04:11AM