A. J. Finley

A. J. Finley (born September 14, 2001) is an American football safety for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ole Miss.

A. J. Finley
No. 24 – Los Angeles Chargers
Position:Strong safety
Personal information
Born: (2001-09-14) September 14, 2001
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Paul's Episcopal School
College:Ole Miss
Undrafted:2023
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Player stats at NFL.com

Early life

Finley grew up in Mobile, Alabama and attended St. Paul's Episcopal School. As a senior he put up six interceptions.[1] On June 29, 2018, Finley committed to play college football at Ole Miss over other schools such as Duke, Iowa, Purdue, Tennessee, and Wake Forest.[2][3]

College career

Finley played four years at Ole Miss and recorded 244 tackles, 8.5 being for a loss, eight interceptions, 13 pass deflections, four fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, and a touchdown.[4] In his first season he posted 16 tackles, two for a loss, and two fumble recoveries.[5] However, in Finley's second season he had a breakout year putting up 62 tackles, two going for a loss, three interceptions, seven pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.[6] Finley's third season was his best collegiate year where he had 90 tackles, one going for a loss, three interceptions, including returning one for a touchdown, four pass deflections, and a forced fumble. For his performance on the year he was named an AP All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) second-team.[7][8] Finley also had an outstanding fourth year in 2022 where he posted 76 tackles, 3.5 being for a loss, two interceptions, two pass deflections, and a forced fumble,[9] After the conclusion of the 2022 season Finley declared for the NFL Draft.[10]

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, Finley signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent.[11][12]

References
  1. "AJ Finley". Ole Miss Athletics. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  2. Berry, Zach. "3-star ATH A.J. Finley commits to Ole Miss". Red Cup Rebellion. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  3. Potter, Davis. "Ole Miss' run on commitments continues with Alabama athlete A.J. Finley". The Oxford Eagle. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  4. "A.J. Finley". Sports Reference. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  5. "2019 Ole Miss Rebels Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  6. "2020 Ole Miss Rebels Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  7. "2021 Ole Miss Rebels Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  8. "AP All-SEC team". Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  9. "2022 Ole Miss Rebels Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  10. Eckert, David. "Ole Miss football safety AJ Finley makes 2023 NFL Draft decision". Yahoo. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  11. Alper, Josh. "Chargers sign 18 undrafted free agents". NBC Sports. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  12. Borquez, Gavino. "Chargers sign 18 undrafted free agents after 2023 NFL draft". USA Today. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
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