Eli Finley: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Eli Finley is a freshman TE at Louisiana Tech from Heath, TX. He is listed at 6'6", 246 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Eli Finley No. 274 on its 2027 board (No. 14 among tight ends): a 57% chance to be drafted, 9% to go in the top 100 picks and 0% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and size; program & competition holds it back. At Louisiana Tech (2023–26) he caught 106 passes for 1,246 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Team details
- School: Louisiana Tech
- Position: TE
- Class: Freshman
- Height: 6'6"
- Weight: 246 lbs
- Hometown: Heath, TX
- Jersey: #84
- Big board: No. 274 of 2027 (No. 14 TE)
- Projection: Rounds 4-7
- Chance to be drafted: 57%
- Recruiting: 3-star
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Size | Strong plus |
| Age & experience | Plus |
| Efficiency | Plus |
| Program & competition | Minus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Louisiana Tech | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 477 | 5 |
| 2025 | Louisiana Tech | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 445 | 0 |
| 2024 | Louisiana Tech | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 314 | 2 |
| 2023 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Rec | Yds | TD | Rush Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern State | W | 4 | 52 | 1 | |
| 2 | at LSU | L | 2 | 15 | 0 | |
| 3 | at Baylor | L | 8 | 65 | 1 | |
| 5 | Army | W | 4 | 79 | 0 | |
| 6 | Louisiana | W | 9 | 114 | 2 | |
| 7 | at UL Monroe | W | 2 | 9 | 0 | |
| 8 | Old Dominion | W | 10 | 128 | 1 | |
| 9 | at South Alabama | W | 2 | 15 | 0 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com