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James Finley Illinois
File CB-163 · National rank 1580 · 2028 class

James Finley

Illinois ·CB ·So ·2028 Draft · Portage, Ind.
6'2"Height 190 lbWeight
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My Grade
5.1/10
UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
3.6 Floor range 3.4 Ceiling 7.0
7.0/10
Day 3 Caliber
Ceiling · +1.9
3.6/10
Long Shot
Floor · −1.5
Ceiling: Buried for now (Reserve) but young + talented — could win a role; real room to grow (+1.9).
Floor: Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate; downside −1.5.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+ Round 1 Caliber
7.8+ Day 2 Caliber
6.7+ Day 3 Caliber
5.6+ Priority UDFA
4.4+ UDFA
3.3+ Long Shot
2.2+ Raw Prospect
1.1+ Deep Project
0.0+ Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.1 2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes

An ascending young safety and an impact portal add from Northern Illinois — 21 tackles and 2 INTs as a 2025 sophomore. Rangy with ball skills and two seasons of eligibility; a developmental starter's profile with room to climb.