Tyrek Funderburk

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		13	—	1	14
2025		1	1	1	0
2024		13	0	1	14

Updated Mar 18, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Panthers slightly overpaid for depth in signing cornerback Tyrek Funderburk to a $1.0M deal, earning a D CVI that reflects questionable value even at the bottom of the market. While $1M annually sits in replacement-level territory, Funderburk's production profile as a depth piece suggests Carolina could have found similar talent for veteran minimum or through undrafted free agency. At this stage of his career, there's minimal upside to justify paying above the absolute floor for a player who projects as a special teams contributor and emergency depth option. The contract structure appears straightforward without major guaranteed money risk, but the slight premium over true minimum deals represents inefficient resource allocation for a rebuilding roster. Carolina would have been better served allocating these dollars elsewhere or simply taking a flyer on cheaper alternatives with similar or better developmental potential.

Performance Analysis

Tyrek Funderburk grades as a rotational player among NFL cornerbacks — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is interceptions at 1.00 (well above the NFL average of 0.13), ranking as elite for the position. Passes defended, at 1.00 compared to an NFL average of 0.49, is where he falls short relative to the position. His ball-hawking ability stands out, creating turnovers at an above-average rate. His 2025 season graded as a C, a significant jump from his F mark in 2024. Limited games played (13 career) reduces confidence in this grade.

Fan Sentiment

A low-risk future contract signing with minimal immediate impact for Carolina. Headlines confirm this was part of a 15-player future deals batch, suggesting a roster-filler move. Funderburk's lone highlight reel clip involves an interception, not consistent NFL-level play. Fans won't notice this signing until training camp cuts reveal his roster fate. He's a long-shot camp body competing for a practice squad spot at best.