29James Finley IV
CB · SO/TR
2-SOTRANSFER
Northern Illinois → Illinois
Northern Illinois → IllinoisCurrent depth chart
LCB55th2-SO
Depth relationships
Bio
James Finley IV is a 6'2", 190-pound left cornerback from Portage, Indiana, who transferred to Illinois after playing at Northern Illinois. A three-star recruit ranked 828th nationally in the 2025 class, Finley recorded 15 total tackles, 10 solo tackles, two interceptions for 2 yards, and two passes defensed during his 2025 season. He enters his sophomore year with the Fighting Illini. From Andrean · Portage, IN.
James Finley IV appeared in 11 of 12 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassSophomoreHeight6'2"Weight195 lbHometownPortage, INHigh schoolAndreanRecruiting3 · No. 828 national · 2025 classConferenceBig TenPrevious schoolNorthern IllinoisTransfer year2026
Production · 2025
Defense
15
TACKLES
2
INT
2
PBU
Career path
ANDREANPortage, IN
NORTHERN ILLINOIS2025
ILLINOIS2026 — present
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