After a pledge to Notre Dame, Kaydon Finley pens a classy letter to Texas, schools that recruited him
2026 Aledo (Texas) wide receiver Kaydon Finley committed to Notre Dame on July 4, but elected to show a considerable amount of class not only toward Steve Sarkisian‘s program but also to the others that recruited him throughout the process. Via a post on X, Finley explained how he holds Texas in high esteem and believes in what the Longhorns can accomplish in the future.
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“Now that the dust has settled and I’ve committed to Notre Dame, I want to take intentional time to thank the three other programs that made my decision both incredibly meaningful and difficult,” Finley wrote. “I have the utmost respect for Coach Sarkisian and his staff. UT has always been a special place for me and my family. (Chris) Jackson has become one of my most influential mentors throughout this process and I’ll value our relationship forever. With guys like Arch Manning and Dia Bell leading the way, Texas is set up for big success and I wish them nothing but the best.”
Finley also wrote about his experiences with Arizona State and Texas A&M, and continued to speak in a gracious tone to all who recruited him.
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“I’m deeply thankful to every program that extended me an offer,” Finley wrote. “I don’t take the blessing of relationships and opportunities lightly, and I’m immensely grateful for this entire process.”
Texas currently has wide receiver commitments from Pearland (Texas) Shadow Creek four-star Chris Stewart and Waxahachie (Texas) three-star Kohen Brown. Four-star Willis (Texas) athlete Jermaine Bishop Jr. also is set to start his career on offense for the Longhorns.
More information on Texas wide receiver recruiting can be found here.
