Overview
- Kaydon Finley Jr. announced on July 4 via Instagram Live that he will join Notre Dame, choosing the Fighting Irish over Texas, Texas A&M and Arizona State.
- The Aledo High School standout is rated as the No. 14 receiver nationally by 247Sports and ranks No. 114 overall in ESPN’s 2026 cycle.
- Finley’s junior campaign featured 1,432 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns, earning MaxPreps Junior All-American honors and a second straight state title.
- As the son of former Texas Longhorn and Super Bowl champion Jermichael Finley, his decision defies expectations of a home-state commitment.
- His pledge represents Notre Dame’s 14th four-star or higher commitment in the class of 2026 and delivers a recruiting setback to Texas.