James Finley

Played in 11 games with four starts at defensive back as a true freshman
21 tackles, two interceptions, and two pass breakups on the season
Interceptions in back-to-back games at Ohio (10/18/25) and Ball State (10/25/25)
First NIU true freshman to have multiple interceptions in a season since 2020
Season-high six tackles against Ohio (10/18/25) and Toledo (11/5/25)
Season-high two pass breakups against Kent State (11/28/25)

Four-year letterwinner
Team captain and team MVP as a senior
Three-time All-State
Two-time Indiana Preps Region Sports All-State from
Three-time All-Region
Two-time Post Tribuen All-Region
Three-time All-Conference
76 tackles,one blocked punt, two blocked FGs, 10 pass breakups, five interceptions, one interception return for touchdown, and one fumble recovery as a senior
58 tackles, three blocked FGs, two blocked punts, one interception, and eight pass breakups as a junior
70 tackles, six interceptions, two interceptions returned for touchdowns, and eight pass breakups as a sophomore
All-Conference basketball player
Two-time All-State and Sectional champion in track and field
National Honors Society