Santa Barbara’s Star Junior Quarterback: Laird Finkel

Laird Finkel is a 3 Star recruit who plays Quarterback at Santa Barbara High School. Finkel is ranked as the 476th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 45 Quarterback in the class as well. In addition, Finkel is listed as a top 70 recruit in the state of California and is listed as a top 15 Quarterback in the state of California. He currently holds an offer from UNLV.

Who are some role models in your life?

Some role models are my dad and grandma.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Before games I like to listen to some country, like Zach Bryan and others like him.

What are the strengths of your game?

The strengths of my game are my accuracy and ability to extend plays.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory of my career was going 9-0 my freshman year.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Stay consistent and never compare yourself to others.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

A place I really want to go to is Ireland.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I fell in love with football when I was about 7 years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

A sports hero I want to meet is Tom Brady.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

The Minneapolis Miracle