NFL Draft Profile: AJ Finley, Safety, Ole Miss Rebels
AJ Finley
Ole Miss Rebels
#21
Pos: S
Ht: 6021
Wt: 202
Hand: 0968
Arm: 3248
Wing: 7818
DOB: 9/14/2001
Hometown: Mobile, AL
High School: St. Paul's Episcopal School
Eligibility: 2023
Background:
AJ Finley is a returning starter for Ole Miss. In 2021, Finley appeared in all 13 games, with 12 starts at safety. He finished third on the team with 90 total tackles and led the team with three interceptions. He registered four pass breakups and one forced fumble. In 2020, he appeared in all 10 games with nine starts at free safety. He Finished fourth on the team with 62 total tackles, including two tackles for loss, three interceptions, and a team-high seven pass breakups. In high school, Finley was a unanimous 3-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports. He was rated the No. 21 prospect in Alabama in the 2019 class (Rivals).