Funderburk attended high school at Metrolina Christian Academy located in Indian Trail, North Carolina.
Coming out of high school, Funderburk committed to play college football for the Richmond Spiders.
[2] Funderburk played five years for the Spiders before entering the NCAA transfer portal at the conclusion of the 2022 season.
[3] Funderburk decided to transfer to play for the Appalachian State Mountaineers for the 2023 season.
[3] After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Funderburk signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.