A. J. Finley

Last updated

A. J. Finley
No. 30 – Seattle Seahawks
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (2001-09-14) September 14, 2001 (age 23)
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school: St. Paul's Episcopal School
(Mobile, Alabama)
College: Ole Miss (2019–2022)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 3, 2024
Total tackles:5
Forced fumbles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Allister Edward "A. J." Finley Jr. (born September 14, 2001) is an American professional football safety for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ole Miss.

Contents

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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+3⁄8 in
(1.89 m)		202 lb
(92 kg)		32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m)		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		4.57 s1.63 s2.61 s4.22 s6.93 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		11 reps
All values from Pro Day [11] [12]

Los Angeles Chargers

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Finley signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent. [13] [14] Finley made the Chargers' initial 53 man roster out of training camp. After being inactive the first two games, he was waived on September 23, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad. [15] [16] He was promoted back to the active roster on September 30. [17]

Finley was waived by the Chargers on November 25, 2024. [18]

Seattle Seahawks

On November 26, 2024, Finley was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks. [19]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Earl Thomas</span> American football player (born 1989)

Earl Winty Thomas III is an American former professional football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns and received consensus All-American honors and played in the 2010 BCS National Championship Game. He left after his redshirt sophomore year and he was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft. During his time with the Seahawks, he made 6 Pro Bowls and 5 All-Pro teams as he was a core member of the Legion of Boom defense, winning Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos and started in Super Bowl XLIX. After nine seasons with Seattle, he signed with the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent and played one season while earning his 7th Pro Bowl invite.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Malcolm Smith (American football)</span> American football player (born 1989)

Malcolm Xavier Smith is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft. Smith was named the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XLVIII after the Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Robert Lester (American football)</span> American football player (born 1988)

Robert Lester is an American former professional football player who was a safety for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played his college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and signed as an undrafted free agent with the Panthers in 2013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tony Jefferson</span> American football player (born 1992)

Tony Lemar Jefferson Jr. is an American professional football safety for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma and signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He has previously played in the NFL for the Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Giants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Byron Maxwell</span> American football player (born 1988)

Byron S. Maxwell is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft, where he was a member of the Seahawks' defensive group known as the Legion of Boom. Maxwell also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bruce Irvin</span> American football player (born 1987)

Bruce Pernell Irvin Jr. is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round with the 15th overall pick of the 2012 NFL draft. Irvin won Super Bowl XLVIII over the Denver Broncos, and also played in Super Bowl XLIX where he became the first player ever to be ejected from a Super Bowl. He played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Emmanuel Lamur</span> American football player (born 1989)

Emmanuel Andrew Lamur is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at Kansas State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">A. J. Klein</span> American football player (born 1991)

Aaron James Klein is an American former professional football linebacker who played eleven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa State. He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL draft.

Artie Tyrone Burns Jr. is an American professional football cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Miami (FL), and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">A. J. Bouye</span> American football player (born 1991)

Arlandus Jacob Bouye is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCF Knights, and was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2013. Bouye also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jahleel Addae</span> American football player (born 1990)

Jahleel Javon Kweku Addae is a former American football safety. He played college football for Central Michigan University, where he was a captain and three-time All Mid-American Conference player. He was signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Quandre Diggs</span> American football player (born 1993)

Quandre Diggs is an American professional football safety for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas, and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He played his first two years in the NFL as a cornerback before being moved to safety. In 2019, Diggs was traded to the Seattle Seahawks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cory Littleton</span> American football player (born 1993)

Cory Littleton is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football for the Washington Huskies. He signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Hilton</span> American football player (born 1994)

Michael Hilton Jr. is an American professional football cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ole Miss and signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2016. Hilton has also been a member of the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers.

David Oliver "D. J." Jones is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ole Miss. Jones was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dre Greenlaw</span> American football player (born 1997)

Ke'Aundre J'Quan "Dre" Greenlaw is an American professional football linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was selected by the 49ers in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Myles Adams is an American professional football defensive end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Rice.

Kemon Hall is an American professional football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for North Texas and was signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

Ryder Patrick Anderson is an American professional football defensive end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ole Miss and Indiana.

Jeremiah Arshad Jean-Baptiste is an American professional football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCF Knights and the Ole Miss Rebels.

References

  1. ↑ "AJ Finley". Ole Miss Athletics. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. ↑ Berry, Zach (June 29, 2018). "3-star ATH A.J. Finley commits to Ole Miss". Red Cup Rebellion. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ Potter, Davis (June 29, 2018). "Ole Miss' run on commitments continues with Alabama athlete A.J. Finley". The Oxford Eagle. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ "A.J. Finley College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". Sports Reference . Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  5. ↑ "2019 Ole Miss Rebels Stats". Sports Reference . Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  6. ↑ "2020 Ole Miss Rebels Stats". Sports Reference . Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  7. ↑ "2021 Ole Miss Rebels Stats". Sports Reference . Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  8. ↑ "AP All-SEC team". Arkansas Democrat Gazette. December 9, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  9. ↑ "2022 Ole Miss Rebels Stats". Sports Reference . Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  10. ↑ Eckert, David (December 31, 2022). "Ole Miss football safety AJ Finley makes 2023 NFL Draft decision". Yahoo! News. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  11. ↑ "AJ Finley Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  12. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout AJ Finley College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  13. ↑ Alper, Josh (April 30, 2023). "Chargers sign 18 undrafted free agents". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  14. ↑ Borquez, Gavino (April 29, 2023). "Chargers sign 18 undrafted free agents after 2023 NFL draft". USA Today. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Zack Bailey to Active Roster". Chargers.com. September 23, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Place Mike Williams on Injured Reserve; Sign Wide Receiver Simi Fehoko". Chargers.com. September 26, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Chargers Place Corey Linsley and JT Woods on Non-Football Illness List; Sign Dean Marlowe and AJ Finley to Active Roster". Chargers.com. September 30, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Chargers Activate Deane Leonard; Sign Eli Apple to Active Roster". Chargers.com. November 25, 2024. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  19. ↑ Boyle, John (November 26, 2024). "Seahawks Claim S AJ Finley Off Waivers, And Other Roster Moves". Seahawks.com.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.