Is Eli Finley starting?
Eli Finley is the projected starter at TE for Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
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The Playmaker
A 3-star recruit out of Rockwall-Heath, ranked #1,374 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 38 catches, 445 yards, 0 TD. That's 21% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 78 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #84
- Class
- SR
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 244 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | 445 | 0 |
| 2024 | 25 | 314 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8511
- National Rank
- #1374
- High School
- Rockwall-Heath
- Hometown
- Rockwall, TX
Why this rating?
On a 74-rated offense; 72th-percentile production (×0.85 for competition level) put them +4 vs unit starters → 78.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at TE · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- 18478Eli FinleyStarter
- 28754Brayden Bockler
- 38253Luke Seib
- 4949Joshua Brantley
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.