2026 Ferris State Football Signee: Javari Funches

Javari Funches
RB/LB, 6-0, 210
Lansing, Mich. / Everett

Dynamic and talented standout at Lansing Everett High School … Coached by former Bulldog standout Jaleel Canty … Also competed in basketball, baseball, wrestling and track and field … Served as class president … Ability to play multiple positions and roles … Was a four-time all-conference and all-area selection … Earned all-state and all-region laurels … Twice chosen as team Most Valuable Player … Also claimed team Defensive MVP kudos … Totaled 1,800 rushing yards with 23 scores … Set a school record for most yards in Lansing Everett history … Had offers from multiple GLIAC institutions … Holds a strong grade point average … Was a four-year varsity starter … Ranked as one of the state's top five rushers this year … Had over 2,000 yards of total offense … Finished with 60 tackles, 10 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, three blocked field goals and an interception this year … Led team to the Michigan High School Football State Playoffs … Ranked as the Lansing area rushing leader … Ranked as one of Rising Stars Academy's Top Performers … Earned Lansing State Journal Athlete of the Week kudos … Chosen as one of Rising Stars' Top 2026 Linebackers … Selected to play in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl.

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