The Buccaneers might have found a hidden gem after the draft.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have quite a few drafted rookies that could make an impact on the roster, but there's one player who the team picked up as an undrafted free agent that has been catching some buzz during offseason workouts.
Cornerback Tyrek Funderburk came to Tampa Bay from Appalachian State, where he played for one year after transfering from Richmond. He had four interceptions and eight pass deflections while there, and now, he's been showing out in rookie minicamp, OTAs and Bucs mandatory minicamp. Head coach Todd Bowles spoke to media all throughout Bucs mandatory minicamp, and he spoke highly of Funderburk all throughtout workouts.“He’s very intelligent.
That wasn't the only praise Bowles gave him, however. When asked which players stood out to him the most in camp, he mentioned Funderburk as one of them. "Funderburk comes up – he’s a guy that’s flashed out of pads," Bowles said. "Everybody else, you’re going to have to see."Tampa Bay's cornerback depth took a hit when the team traded Carlton Davis III to the Detroit Lions, so Funderburk could have a good shot of making the roster if he continues to perform in training camp and in preseason.
Training camp is set to start around late July, which is when coach Bowles and Bucs fans will be able to get a look at Funderburk in pads.River Wells is a sports journalist from St. Petersburg, Florida, who has covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2023. He graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Florida in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter @riverhwells.
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