1. Devin Akeem Funchess was born on May 21,1994 and is an American former football wide receiver and professional basketball player who last played for the Caribbean Storm Islands of the Baloncesto Profesional Colombiano.
34 Facts About Devin Funchess
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Devin Funchess played college football for the Michigan Wolverines as a tight end, and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft.
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Devin Funchess was a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions.
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Devin Akeem Funchess attended Harrison High School in Farmington Hills, where he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and track.
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Devin Funchess committed to the University of Michigan in 2011, becoming one of the top prospects in Michigan's 2012 recruiting class.
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Devin Funchess saw extensive playing time as a freshman for the 2012 Michigan football team.
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Devin Funchess became the first Michigan tight end with 100 receiving yards in a game in 15 years; Jerame Tuman accomplished the feat in 1997.
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Devin Funchess was named the Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week for his performance against Air Force.
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Devin Funchess was a 2012 All-Big Ten honorable mention selection by the media.
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Devin Funchess was named to the Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team.
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Devin Funchess had a 46-yard reception against the Golden Gophers, and his total of 151 yards was a career-high.
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Devin Funchess runs awful well and is a big target.
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Devin Funchess changed his number from No 87 to No 1; he is the first receiver to wear No 1 since Braylon Edwards in 2004.
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Devin Funchess tallied seven receptions for 95 yards and a career-high three touchdowns in the season opener against Appalachian State.
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On December 9,2014, Devin Funchess announced that he would be forgoing his remaining eligibility and declared for the 2015 NFL draft.
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Devin Funchess was drafted in the second round with the 41st overall pick by the Carolina Panthers in the 2015 NFL Draft.
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Devin Funchess's first catch was a 34-yarder where he tightroped the sideline on a pass from Derek Anderson.
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Devin Funchess had one more catch, and finished the night with 53 yards total.
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Devin Funchess finished the regular season with 31 catches for 473 yards, the fifth most in franchise history for a rookie receiver; his five touchdown catches were second most for a rookie.
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On February 7,2016, Devin Funchess was part of the Panthers team that played in Super Bowl 50.
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Devin Funchess played in 15 games in 2016, with seven starts, recording 23 catches for 371 yards and four touchdowns.
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Devin Funchess was placed on injured reserve on December 29,2016, after suffering a knee injury against the Falcons in Week 16.
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Devin Funchess was part of a Panthers' wide receiver unit that contained Kelvin Benjamin, Russell Shephard, Curtis Samuel, Kaelin Clay, and Damiere Byrd.
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Devin Funchess finished the 2018 season with 44 receptions for 549 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.
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On March 14,2019, Devin Funchess signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts.
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Devin Funchess was placed on injured reserve with a broken collarbone on September 10,2019.
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Devin Funchess was designated for return from injured reserve on November 13,2019, and began practicing with the team again.
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On July 28,2020, Devin Funchess opted out of the 2020 NFL season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Devin Funchess explained his decision in an Instagram post, saying that some of his closest family members had been exposed to COVID-19 and that he was opting out for their safety, as well as his own.
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On March 9,2021, the NFL Network announced that Devin Funchess had agreed to take a $750,000 pay cut to remain with the salary cap-strapped Packers.
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On November 24,2021, Devin Funchess was signed to the practice squad of the 49ers.
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On June 14,2022, Devin Funchess signed with the Detroit Lions as a tight end.
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On December 20,2022, Devin Funchess said that as his football career options were dwindling, he was switching his focus and training to basketball so that he can fulfill his childhood dream of playing in the NBA.
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On November 3,2023, Devin Funchess made his professional basketball debut, recording ten points and seven rebounds for Statham Academy during a 2023 AsiaBasket Dasmarinas Championship game held in Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines.