Texas Transfer Edge Justice Finkley Picks Another Big 12 School Over WVU

Texas transfer edge rusher Justice Finkley is coming to the Big 12, but just not West Virginia. WVU pursued Texas Finkley, but he decided to transfer to Kansas instead.

The A&P Sports Agency confirmed their client’s plans on Monday afternoon, ending any speculation about where one of the most highly coveted transfer defensive players would end up.

BREAKING: Former Texas LB @JusticeFinkley has officially signed & committed to Kansas ✍️ pic.twitter.com/mJ2trjPM20

— A&P Sports Agency (@APSportsAgency) January 13, 2025

Finkley (6-foot-2, 250 pounds), an Alabama native who was once one of Texas’ top recruits, only appeared in six games and saw his play count reduced in 2024. He entered the transfer portal on Dec. 13 and will now play his final season of eligibility with the Jayhawks.

After recording seven tackles as a freshman in 2022, Finkley had his most productive season occur in 2023. He played in all of Texas’ 14 games while totaling 14 tackles, three tackles for a loss, two sacks and a forced fumble.

He has 26 tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble so far in his college career.

Finkley took a trip to West Virginia  to check out the facility and meet with the WVU coaching staff on Jan. 7. He also visited and talked with a few other notable programs, including Minnesota and Georgia Tech.

Find more coverage of WVU football recruiting and their pursuit of transfers like Justice Finkley at WV Sports Now.

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