| Jermichael
Finley
Scout.com Headlines: |
Finley Earning Bigger Role  The second-year tight end continues to shine, whether it’s as an impact receiver or on special teams
-by PackerReport.com
Aug 3, 2009 |
The 2009 Packers by position: Tight ends  In Part 5 of our position-by-position look at training camp, we look at position that slipped in ’08
-by PackerReport.com
Jul 25, 2009 |
Finley ‘ready to roll’ after rocky year  After a rookie season in which he landed in the doghouse, the tight end hopes to match expectations
-by PackerReport.com
Jun 16, 2009 |
McCarthy: 'We're 4-4 for a Reason' Packers head coach says his team has been competitive in every game but isn't making enough plays
-by PackerReport.com
Nov 6, 2008 |
Which rookie will make biggest impact?  Early prediction on why Packers fans should keep an eye on new tight end
-by PackerReport.com
Apr 30, 2008 |
Draft Preview: Longhorns, You're on the Clock  No Longhorn letterman has seen his stock soar higher this off-season than SE Limas Sweed.
-by TexasScout.com
Apr 25, 2008 |
Thursday Afternoon's NFL Draft Buzz  Team interest updates on Dustin Keller, Jo-Lonn Dunbar, Marcus Smith and many more.
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Apr 24, 2008 |
Six to Watch for Seahawks: The Third Round Kyle Rota takes the GM chair for Seattle's third round.
-by FalconInsider.com
Apr 22, 2008 |
TE Prospect Discusses Meeting with Cardinals  Will the Cards keep talking with a top tight end prospect?
-by AZRedReport.com
Mar 2, 2008 |
Youth is served with Finley  One of the more talented tight ends in the country suprised many by leaving Texas early
-by Dawgman.com
Feb 24, 2008 |
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Ht: 6-5
Wt: 240
| Date of Birth: |
03/26/1987 |
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| 2008 Scout.com NFL Draft Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: TE |
Pos Rank: #11 |
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| Biography: |
2007: Started all 12 games ... named honorable mention All-Big 12 by the league's coaches ... named UT's Outstanding Tight End ... caught 43 passes (No. 2 on UT's single-season tight end list) for 563 yards (No. 3 on UT's single-season tight end list) and two TDs ... averaged 13.1 yards per reception ... caught at least one pass in 11-of-12 games and at least three passes in nine-of-12 ... also helped Texas average 462.0 yards of total offense (13th NCAA), 199.8 yards rushing (25th NCAA) and 36.0 points per game (19th NCAA).
2006: Appeared in all 13 games, starting four when Texas opened in a two tight end set... named one of UT's Outstanding Offensive Newcomers ... finished with 31 receptions for 372 yards (12.0 ypc) and three TDs ... all totals rank first on UT's freshman tight ends list ... caught a pass in each of the final seven games and in 10 of the last 11.
High School: Coached by Finis Vanover at Diboll High School… a four-year starter at tight end ... also played defensive end, wide receiver, safety, punter and kicker ... owns school career records with 316 receptions, 30 TD catches and 2,217 receiving yards ... played primarily TE, WR and safety, and recorded 36 catches for 878 yards (a school single-season record) and 10 TDs that year ... also punted for a 37.9-yard average, kicked off and played an average of 101 snaps per game ... helped Diboll to a 6-5 record and the bi-district finals in 2004 ... named first-team all-district as a junior ... set school records with 13 TD catches and a 98-yard TD reception that year ... led team to 8-4 record and the 3A Division II area finals in 2003 ... named District Offensive Player of the Year in football and District MVP in basketball as a sophomore ... also an all-state selection in basketball (small forward) ... averaged 24 points and 20 rebounds through 22 games as a senior ... led Diboll to an 18-4 record in that span ... had a season-high 48 points versus Kountze ... led Diboll to a 33-3 record as a junior.
Personal: Born 3/26/87 in Lufkin, Texas ... full name is Jermichael Decorean Finley ... majoring in education ... a two-time member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll ... active in UT's community service program ... participated in A Hero's Tribute by welcoming troops back to Fort Hood after being stationed overseas ... participated in his church youth group ... was active in the local Boys and Girls Club ... enjoys listening to music.
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