Get to know Jake Funk

Get to know Jake Funk

May 08, 2021 at 01:00 PM

Stu Jackson
Staff Writer


The Rams used their seventh selection in the 2021 NFL Draft on Maryland running back Jake Funk, who was chosen in the seventh round, 233rd overall.

Here's what you should know about him:

1) Shared a backfield with future NFL talent

Funk's time at Maryland overlapped with Trey Edmunds (2017 undrafted free agent who signed with Saints and now plays for Steelers), Ty Johnson (2019 sixth-round pick by the Lions) and Anthony McFarland (2020 fourth-round pick by the Steelers).

2) Overcame two ACL injuries and other adversity to become an NFL Draft pick

The former Terrapin standout has had quite the journey to becoming an NFL Draft pick, including recovering from a pair of ACL surgeries in college, not being a highly-rated recruit in high school and not receiving a Senior Bowl or NFL Combine invite.

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