The #1 Sophomore Wideout In Texas: Kaydon Finley

Kaydon Finley is a 4 Star recruit who plays Wide Receiver at Aledo High School. Finley is ranked as the 56th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 10 Wide Receiver in the class as well. In addition, Finley is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Texas and is listed as the #1 Wide Receiver in the state of Texas. He holds offers from schools such as Penn State, Oregon and Baylor.

Who are some role models in your life?

The role model in my life is my mom.

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

I listen to YoungBoy, NoCap, Rod Wave and Kodak Black.

What are the strengths of your game?

One of my biggest strengths is my ability to come down with 50/50 balls.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory is winning states last year.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best players I’ve played with are Raycine Guillory, Hauss Hejny and Jalen Pope. The best players I’ve played against are Peyton Bowen and Chance Rucker.

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

Keep grinding and give it all to God, because he creates and holds your future.

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

I would travel to New York City because I love the city.

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

I fell in love with football when I was 2 or 3 years old.

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

I would want to meet Kobe Bryant or Ray Lewis.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment was when the Packers beat the Lions on a Hail Mary in 2015.