Dequan Finn

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Dequan Finn
File:Dequan Finn Toledo Rockets Football, December 2023.jpg
Finn with Toledo in 2023
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PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born (2001-04-21) April 21, 2001 (age 25)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolMartin Luther King (Detroit, Michigan)
College
Awards and highlights
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Dequan Finn (born April 21, 2001[1]) is an American college football quarterback. He previously played for the Toledo Rockets, Baylor Bears, and Miami RedHawks.

Early life

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Finn attended Martin Luther King High School in Detroit, Michigan. As a senior, Finn threw for 25 touchdowns and 2,104 yards while also having 21 rushing touchdowns and 1,264 yards rushing.[2] He would lead Martin Luther King to a state championship, while being named the 2018 Mr. Football Michigan.[3][4] A three-star recruit, Finn was originally committed to Central Michigan but he would flip to Toledo after Central Michigan fired head coach John Banamego.[5][6]

College career

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Toledo

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Finn played sparingly in his first two years with Toledo, as he red-shirted in his freshman season.[7] In 2021, Finn's production increased as he threw for 18 touchdowns and just two interceptions while rushing for nine touchdowns.[8] Entering the 2022 season, Finn was named to the preseason Maxwell Award watch list.[9] On October 15, 2022, he tied a school record, throwing six touchdowns in a 52–31 comeback win against Kent State[10] and set the school record for most touchdowns in a game (7) by adding one rushing score.[11] In 2022, Finn led the Rockets to their first MAC West championship since the 2017 season.[12] In the 2022 MAC Championship Game Finn was named the offensive MVP. Finn also won the offensive MVP in the 2022 Boca Raton Bowl.[13] In 2023, Finn was named the MAC Most Valuable Player after he led Toledo to an 11–2 record, while passing for 2,657 yards and 22 touchdowns.[14][15] He entered the transfer portal on December 4, 2023.[16]

Baylor

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On December 17, 2023, Finn announced that he would be transferring to Baylor University, to play for the Baylor Bears.[17][18][19] Entering the 2024 season, Finn was named the team's starting quarterback for the season opener against Tarleton State.[20][21] In his first start at Baylor, he threw for 192 yards and totaled three touchdowns, leading the Bears to a 45–3 victory.[22] He only appeared in three games during the 2024 campaign, applying for a medical hardship waiver with the intent to earn an extra year of collegiate eligibility.[23] On December 13, 2024, Finn entered the transfer portal for the second time.[24]

Miami (OH)

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On January 5, 2025, Finn announced his decision to transfer to Miami University to play for the Miami RedHawks.[25] In eight starts for the RedHawks, he threw for 1,451 yards with nine touchdowns and six interceptions, while also adding 395 rushing yards and four scores. On November 14, Chuck Martin announced that Finn was no longer with the program, citing NFL draft preparation as reason for his departure.[26]

College statistics

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Season Team Games Passing Rushing
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
2019 Toledo 3 0 0–0 6 12 50.0 86 7.2 0 0 110.2 15 90 6.0 0
2020 Toledo 4 0 0–0 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 10 51 5.1 0
2021 Toledo 13 7 4–3 144 250 57.6 2,067 8.3 18 2 149.2 112 502 4.5 9
2022 Toledo 12 12 8–4 188 315 59.7 2,260 7.2 23 12 136.4 130 631 4.9 9
2023 Toledo 13 13 11–2 201 317 63.4 2,657 8.4 22 9 147.2 123 563 4.3 7
2024 Baylor 3 2 1–1 23 43 53.5 307 7.1 3 2 127.2 21 66 3.1 2
2025 Miami (OH) 8 8 4–4 106 181 58.6 1,451 8.0 9 6 135.7 89 395 4.4 4
Career 56 42 28−14 669 1,120 59.7 8,841 7.9 75 31 142.6 499 2,302 4.6 31

Personal life

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On August 18, 2022, Finn signed an NIL deal with the Detroit Sports Commission, becoming an ambassador for the 17th Xenith Prep Kickoff Classic.[27]

References

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