Years at BYU
2021-present
Years Overall
1987-present
Coaching Experience
- 2021-present: BYU — Offensive Line Coach
- 2018-2019: UTSA — Offensive Line Coach
- 2017: Indiana State — Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach
- 2016: Purdue — Offensive Line Coach
- 2015: Akron — Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach
- 2011-14: Michigan — Offensive Line Coach
- 2009-10: San Diego State — Offensive Line Coach
- 2008: Ball State — Offensive Line Coach
- 2004-07: Colorado State — Offensive Line Coach
- 2003: Colorado State — Special teams Coordinator/Tight End Coach
- 2002: Northern Illinois — Tight End Coach
- 2000-01: Rhode Island — Defensive Coordinator
- 1998-99: Rhode Island — Offensive Line Coach
- 1995-97: Mesa State College — Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach
- 1993-94: Mesa State College — Offensive Line Coach
- 1991-92: Muskingum College — Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach
- 1990: Muskingum College — Defensive Line Coach
- 1988-89: Illinois — Graduate Assistant Coach
- 1987: Colorado State — Student Assistant Coach
Bowl Games Coached
- 2022 New Mexico Bowl
- 2021 Independence Bowl
- 2015 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
- 2013 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl
- 2013 Outback Bowl
- 2012 Sugar Bowl
- 2010 Poinsettia Bowl
- 2009 GMAC Bowl
- 2005 Poinsettia Bowl
- 2003 San Francisco Bowl
- 1990 Florida Citrus Bowl
- 1988 All-American Bowl
NFL Players Coached
- BYU
- Blake Freeland, OL — Indianapolis, 2023 fourth round
- Harris LaChance, OL — Indianapolis, 2023 free agent
- James Empey, OL — Dallas, 2022 free agent
- UTSA
- Spencer Burford, OL — San Francisco, 2022 fourth round
- Josh Dunlop, OL — LA Chargers, 2020 free agent
- Purdue
- Jordan Roos, OL — Seattle, 2017 free agent
- Jason King, OL — New England, 2017 free agent
- Akron
- Isaiah Williams, OL — Washington, 2016 free agent
- Michigan
- Mason Cole, OL — Arizona, 2018 third round
- Kyle Kalis, OL — Washington, 2017 free agent
- Erik Magnuson, OL — San Francisco, 2017 free agent
- Ben Braden, OL — New York Jets, 2017 free agent
- Graham Glasgow, OL — Detroit, 2016 third round
- Michael Schofield, OL — Denver, 2014 third round
- Taylor Lewan, OL — Tennessee, 2014 first round
- Elliott Mealer, OL — New Orleans, 2013 free agent
- Patrick Omameh, OL — San Francisco, 2013 free agent
- David Molk, Michigan, OL — San Diego, 2012 seventh round
- San Diego State
- Nik Embernate, OL — Pittsburgh, 2013 free agent
- Tommie Draheim, OL — Green Bay, 2012 free agent
- Ball State
- Mike Switzer, OL — Buffalo, 2011 free agent
- Robert Brewster, OL — Dallas, 2009 third round
- Andre Ramsey, OL — Seattle, 2009 seventh round
- Dan Gerberry, OL — Detroit, 2009 free agent
- Colorado State
- Shelly Smith, OL — Houston, 2010 sixth round
- Tim Walter, OL — Chicago free agent
- Adrian Martinez, OL — Seattle free agent
- Cole Pemberton, OL — Houston free agent
- Clint Oldenburg, OL — New England, 2007 fifth round
- Josh Day, OL — Minnesota, 2007 free agent
- Mike Brisiel, OL — Houston, 2006 free agent
- Albert Bimper, OL — Indianapolis, 2006 free agent
- Erik Pears, OL — Denver, 2005 free agent
- Joel Dreessen, TE — New York Jets, 2005 sixth round
- Dexter Wynn, Returner/CB — Philadelphia, 2004 sixth round
- Northern Illinois
- Brad Cieslak, TE — Buffalo, 2005 free agent
- Mesa State College
- Seth Littleton, OL — Chicago, 1996 free agent
Coaching Notes
- Darrell Funk is a 35-year veteran of the coaching ranks, including 10 seasons as a coordinator
- Funk has coached offensive line for 27 seasons, including overseeing the offensive fronts at schools like Michigan, Purdue, San Diego State, Colorado State and Ball State in addition to BYU
- In 2022 the BYU offensive line ranked No 1 (PFF, 92.0) in pass protection grades overall and ranked No. 10 in the NCAA statistics for the least sacks allowed at one per game on average
- Funk mentored 2022 All-American left tackle Blake Freeland and the offensive front was named College Football News All-Independent Offensive Line of the Year
- In 2021, left guard Clark Barrington earned All-America honors as BYU's offensive line was named to the Joe Moore Award midseason watch list for top offensive lines in the country. BYU finished the year with a top-25 ranking in 32 different offensive statistical categories
- Helped BYU center James Empey earn an opportunity to play in the NFL following the 2021 season
- At UTSA, he helped tackle Josh Dunlop and guard Spencer Burford earn All-Conference USA honorable mention in 2019 and was part of the roadrunners producing the No. 3 rushing game in program history with 320 yards against UTEP while running back Sincere McCormick went on to earn Freshman All-America honors running for 983 yards and eight touchdowns and break the program's single-season all-purpose yardage mark with 1,177 yards
- As the offensive line coach and run game coordinator at Indiana State in 2017, his line helped pave the way for All-Missouri Valley Conference honorable mention running back LeMonte Booker, who rushed for 941 yards.
- As Purdue’s offensive line coach in 2016, he helped a pair of his linemen—Jason King and Jordan Roos—earn All-Big Ten honorable mention accolades
- As Akron's run game coordinator and offensive line coach in 2015, helped the Zips earn their first bowl victory in school history while mentoring offensive tackle Isaiah Williams to third-team All-Mid-American Conference honors.
- Coached the offensive line at Michigan from 2011-14, where his line produced the Big Ten Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year in three of his four seasons in Ann Arbor. Center David Molk won the award in 2011, while offensive tackle Taylor Lewan received the honor in 2012 and 2013.
- Molk won the Rimington Trophy as the nation’s top center in 2011 while earning Consensus All-America recognition before going to the NFL
- Lewan became Michigan’s first two-time All-American since Jake Long in 2006-07 and a semifinalist for the Lombardi award before being selected as a first-round NFL draft pick
- Funk also tutored tackle Michael Schofield and guards Graham Glasgow and Patrick Omameh in Ann Arbor on their way to NFL careers, with Schofield and Glasgow each being third-round draft picks
- Funk’s lines at Michigan produced three 1,000-yard rushers, including Denard Robinson and Fitzgerald Toussaint in 2011, who became the first pair of 1,000-yard rushers for the Wolverines since 1975 (Gordon Bell and Rob Lytle)—Michigan finished 11-2 and earned a Sugar Bowl victory that season, while ranking second in the Big Ten in rushing offense (221.8 yards per game), third in total offense (404.7 ypg) and third in sacks allowed
- In 2010, Funk’s line at San Diego State finished No. 5 nationally in fewest sacks allowed while helping the Aztecs finish the season ranked 12th nationally in passing offense and 16th in total offense (456.7 ypg)
- In two years in San Diego, he helped SDSU go from 2-10 the year before his arrival to earning the program’s first bowl bid in 12 seasons and achieving its first bowl victory since 1969. Funk mentored left tackle Tommie Draheim before he went to the NFL while his line helped future NFL running back Ronnie Hillman rush for 1,532 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2010
- In his lone year at Ball State in 2008, Funk’s offensive line ranked No. 4 nationally in fewest sacks allowed protecting the quarterback while producing holes in the run game that saw running back MiQuale Lewis rush for 1,736 yards and 22 touchdowns
- His group's outstanding play helped Ball State rank No. 17 in total offense producing 442.5 yards per game, while the Cardinals achieved a 12-2 record, the MAC West Division title and a trip to the GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Alabama
- He helped develop four future NFL linemen at Ball State in Robert Brewster, Dan Gerberry, Andre Ramsey and Mike Switzer
- A Colorado State alumnus, Funk spent five seasons with the Rams under head coach Sonny Lubick (2003-07), including the final four working with the offensive line, where he recruited and assisted in the development of nine different linemen who became future NFL players, including Erik Pears (Bills), Mike Brisiel (Texans, Raiders), Clint Oldenburg (Washington), Albert Bimper (Colts), Josh Day (Vikings), Shelley Smith (Texans, Dolphins), Cole Pemberton (Texans), Tim Walter (Bears) and Adrian Martinez (Seahawks)
- Coaching CSU’s special teams and tight ends in his first season with CSU in 2003, Funk tutored tight end Joel Dreessen before he was drafted and played eight years in the NFL with the Jets, Texans and Broncos
Playing Career
- Three-year starter at Colorado State from 1983-86
- Played on both the offensive and defensive line and at tight end
Education
- Colorado State (1988, bachelor's degree in social sciences)
- Illinois (1990, master's degree in athletic administration)
Hometown
- Fort Collins, Colorado
Personal/Family
- Funk and his wife, Teresa, have three children, including sons, Tyler and Dustin, and daughter, Courtney