Spotlight on Jermichael Finley

  • Given name Jermichael Decorean Finley
  • Born in Lufkin, Texas
  • Married, wife’s name is Courtney
  • Couple has a son, Kayden, 1
  • Also has a daughter, Jayla, 4
  • Raised by his grandmother, Clara Mitchell
  • Half-brother is former Texas A&M fullback, Jorvorskie Lane, the school’s all-time leading scorer with 50 career touchdowns
  • Offered scholarships in both football and basketball to the University of Arizona
  • High school: Four-year starter at tight end for Diboll (Texas) High
  • Earned first-team 3A all-state honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association and second-team all-state honors from The Associated Press
  • Owns school career records with 316 receptions, 30 touchdown catches and 2,217 receiving yards
  • Played defensive end, wide receiver, safety, punter and kicker during his high school career
  • Caught 36 passes for a school-record 876 yards as a senior
  • Named first-team all-district as a junior
  • Named District Offensive Player of the Year in football and District MVP in basketball as a sophomore
  • Community involvement: Signed autographs, took photos and interacted with children during the annual Kids Day for the City of Green Bay
  • Was a guest at fundraising dinner for the Donald Driver Foundation
  • Participated in a Q&A session and threw footballs to guests at event for the Green Bay Traffic Club
  • Hobbies/interests: Enjoys playing basketball, watching television and reading Harry Potter books
  • Residence: Dallas, Texas

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