James Finley

DB · #29 · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Transfer

Height6'2"

Weight195 lbs

Est. eligibility3 yrs

Production index

Low

Roster status

RosteredJames Finley (DB) officially transferred from Northern Illinois University to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

CollegeUI

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 12:12 PM

Agency representation

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Background

HIGH SCHOOL Honors and Awards Four-Year Varsity Letterwinner Team Captain (2024) All-State (2022-2024) Region Sports 2x All State from Indiana Preps 3x All-Region (2022-2024) 2x All Region from Post Tribune 3x All-Conference (2022-2024) Team MVP (2024) Individual Stats 2024: 76 tackles (stats through 13 games),1 blocked punt, 2 blocked FGs, 10 pass breakups, 5 interceptions, 1 interception return for touchdown, 1 fumble recovery 2023: 58 tackles, 3 blocked FGs, 2 blocked punts, 1 interception, 8 pass breakups 2022: 70 tackles, 6 interceptions 2 INT return for touchdowns, 8 pass breakups Team Results/Record 2024: 9-5 (advanced to semifinals) 2023: 3-7 (advanced to sectionals) 2022: 10-4 (advanced to state championship) 2021: 12-3 (State Champs) Academics and Club/Sport Involvement National Honors Society Big Shoulder Fund Basketball: Second team All-Conference player Track & Field: 2x All-State and Sectional champion

Hometown

🏴󠁵󠁳󠁩󠁮󠁿Portage, IN

High schoolAndrean

ScholarshipYes

Career path

TransferredPortal · 8/27/26, 9:59 AM
James Finley (DB) officially transferred from Northern Illinois University to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Northern Illinois UniversityUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
SignedUnknown · 6/23/26, 7:15 PM
James Finley (DB) signed with an agency
Enrolled
James Finley (DB) enrolled in Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University