Overview
- Kaydon Finley announced his decision on July 4 via Instagram Live, choosing Notre Dame over finalists Texas, Texas A&M, UCLA and Arizona State.
- The Aledo High School standout is rated the No. 14 wide receiver nationally and the No. 15 recruit in Texas according to 247Sports composite rankings.
- As the son of former NFL tight end Jermichael Finley, he recorded 1,432 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns in 2024 en route to MaxPreps Junior All-American honors.
- He took official visits to Notre Dame, Texas, Texas A&M and Arizona State this spring and cited his rapport with coaches Marcus Freeman and Mike Brown as pivotal to his choice.
- With Finley’s pledge, Notre Dame’s 2026 class reaches 14 commitments and climbs to No. 3 in national rankings as the Irish pursue additional receiver targets.