TMZ report: Auburn QB T.J. Finley arrested … After allegedly fleeing from cops on motorcycle
Photo: T.J. Finley
Originally written and published by TMZ:
“Auburn quarterback T.J. Finley was arrested on Thursday — the first day of Tigers football training camp — after he was accused of eluding cops during two separate traffic stops back in July, TMZ Sports has learned.
According to Auburn PD, the 20-year-old was riding his motorcycle without a helmet near the Jordan-Hare Stadium on July 26 … when cops tried to pull him over on two separate occasions.
Cops say Finley fled the scene twice and officers “terminated the pursuit on both occasions as a matter of safety” … but not before they say they were able to identify him as the Tigers quarterback.
A warrant was issued for Finley’s arrest … and on Thursday, he turned himself in for attempting to elude police, a misdemeanor. He was also issued traffic citations.
Lee County Detention Facility tells us he signed for his own bond and was released at 11:16 AM.
Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin confirmed the university is aware of the situation … and Finley arrived at the Tigers facility after the arrest. He will also be practicing with the team on Friday.
Finley — who transferred from LSU in 2021 — started 3 games for the Tigers last season … and had 827 passing yards and 6 touchdowns in 9 appearances.
He also recently became the first college football athlete to sign a NIL deal with Amazon.”
