Player
Jermichael Finley
TE (retired)
Jermichael Finley: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
6 NFL seasons. SB XLV ring. 2,785 receiving yards. The TE Aaron Rodgers loved most.
MilestoneCareer regular-season totals
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 6 (2008-2013) |
| Games | 63 |
| Receptions | 223 |
| Receiving Yards | 2,785 |
| Receiving TDs | 20 |
| Y/R | 12.5 |
He was on a HOF arc until the neck injury at age 26.
TrendFinley year-by-year
| Year | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 74 | 1 |
| 2009 | 55 | 676 | 5 |
| 2010 | 21 | 301 | 1 |
| 2011 | 55 | 767 | 8 |
| 2012 | 61 | 667 | 2 |
| 2013 | 25 | 300 | 3 |
Receiving yards by year
| Season | Yards |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 74 |
| 2009 | 676 |
| 2010 | 301 |
| 2011 | 767 |
| 2012 | 667 |
| 2013 | 300 |
His career ended at age 26 — among the most-talented TEs to retire under 30 in modern NFL history.
RareEarly TE retirements
| TE | Last Season | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Jermichael Finley | 2013 | 26 |
| Aaron Hernandez | 2012 | 23 (legal) |
| Kellen Winslow II | 2013 | 30 |
| Rob Gronkowski | 2018/2021 | 32 |
GB-only career. SB XLV ring in his 3rd season.
SplitFinley career stops
| Stop | Years | Yds | Rings |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB | 2008-2013 | 2,785 | 1 (SB XLV) |
His 2011-2012 stretch was top-5 TE production with Rodgers throwing it.
ComparisonFinley 2011-2012 totals
| Stat | 2-Year |
|---|---|
| Receptions | 116 |
| Receiving Yards | 1,434 |
| Receiving TDs | 10 |
| Y/R | 12.4 |
He was paralyzed on the field in Wk 7 2013 — and walked off. The career-ending neck injury was a 1-in-1000 outcome.
AnomalyWk 7 2013 vs CLE
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2013 |
| Opponent | CLE |
| Diagnosis | Spinal contusion |
| Career snaps after | 0 |
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