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Jake Funk looks to return from injury as potential lead running back in 2020

Our summer profile series is back and we’re previewing Maryland football one position group at a time.

We’ve gone over wide receivers and tight ends so far, and now we are reviewing the Terps’ running backs. Lila gave an overview of the position group on Monday and today we’ll take a look at potential lead back Jake Funk.

Jake Funk, RB, No. 34

Height: 5’10
Weight: 202
Year: Redshirt junior
Hometown: Gaithersburg, Md.
High school: Damascus

2019 stats: 3 games; 17 rush, 173 yds, 2 TDs; 4 rec, 16 yds

Career stats: 31 games; 75 rush, 452 yds, 7 TDs; 13 rec, 66 yds, 2 TDs

The background

Jake Funk, a former three-star recruit, was recruited as both a safety and a running back out of high school.