CAREER STATISTICS
2010: Moved from cornerback to wide receiver during spring drills.
2009: Played in 10 games with nine starts ... missed one game with injury ... finished with 22 tackles, including 17 solo stops ... also punted in one game recording five punts for a 37-yard average with three inside the 20-yard line vs. Wayne State.
2008: Played in all 11 games including eight starts ...was named SMSU defensive player of the week vs. Minnesota Duluth and Wayne State ... recorded 32 tackles during the season ... had two interceptions which included in interception return for a touchdown vs. Wayne State ... had career-high six tackles vs. Augustana ... became the starting punter after an injury to Korey Roethler ... recorded 23 punts for an average of 30.6 yards per punt and a long of 49 yards.
2007: Sat out season as a redshirt. ...was named SMSU scout defensive player of the week vs. Upper Iowa ... also named scout special teams player of the week vs. Minnesota Crookston.
High School: 2007 graduate of Wayne HS ... played for coach Kevin Finkey ... named all-state in 2006 and honorable mention all-state in 2005 ... three-time all-district ... two-time team MVP ... four-year starter at quarterback and defensive back ... completed 115 of 204 passes for 1,509 yards and 10 touchdown’s and six interceptions as a senior ... also carried 57 times for 473 yards and 10 touchdowns ... had 67 solo tackles, 72 assisted tackles, and four interceptions on defense ... threw for 3,795 yards and 30 touchdowns in career ... had 363 tackles and 12 interceptions in career ... holds five school records ... offensive MVP in the Nebraska Shrine Bowl after rushing for 43 yards on 14 carries, including an 11-yard touchdown, and completing 7-of-10 passes for 82 yards ... four-year letterwinner in track in 100m, 200m and long jump ... three-year letterwinner in basketball ... four-year letterwinner in baseball and named all-league in 2004, 2005, and 2006 as a pitcher/outfielder.
Personal: Son of Kevin and Tamie Finkey ... born Apr. 28, 1988 ... exercise science major.
