Auburn Tigers quarterback TJ Finley was charged with a traffic violation and was in custody at the Lee County Detention Facility. He went to the police on Thursday and was released on bond the same day.
Born on March 25, 2002, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, Finley attended Ponchatoula High School in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, where he played high school football.
In January 2020, Finlay began his college career at LSU, where he played a total of 5 games. However, Finlay transferred to Auburn in May 2021, over offers from Alabama, Penn State, and Houston. In the 2021 season, he played a total of 9 games.
What Are TJ Finley’s Arrest Charges -Accused Of Attempting To Elude Police
TJ Finley has been arrested after being booked on a charge of attempt to elude police. The Auburn Tigers quarterback turned himself into the Auburn police after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Early Thursday morning, the 20-year-old was in custody for the misdemeanor at the Lee County Detention Facility. The charge resulted from an early traffic violation in which TJ was not wearing a helmet while riding a moped.
TJ Finley is on Instagram as @tjfinley1 and has 58K followers. However, he has not mentioned the case on his social media.
His arrest comes just days after he became the first college football player to ink a NIL deal with Amazon. The partnership includes selling shirts, sweatshirts, phone cases, and merchandise from his product line.
Where Is TJ Finley Now?
Luckily, TJ Finley was released by the police after he signed a bond for himself. The quarterback has already reported to the Auburn Tiger for duty.
Finlay was represented by Lee County attorney Davis Whittelsey, who said the charges against the 20-year-old resulted from traffic violations and a misunderstanding.
Whittlesey further revealed that, as with all traffic citations, the charges against TJ are being handled in Municipal Court in Auburn. He turned himself into the police as soon as he learned of the charges.
The attorney also said that Finlay attended the team’s first practice session on Thursday afternoon, and his first day of football camp with Auburn University has been a success.
What Happened To TJ Finley -Is He Hurt?
The Auburn police charged TJ Finley with a traffic violation after he was not wearing a helmet while riding a moped. Luckily, he is in excellent condition and has made a bond, and is released the same day he turned himself in.
In light of the fans’ concern about the well-being of the Auburn star, it can be confirmed that TJ Finley has not been involved in an accident and is in perfect health condition. He is not hurt.
Just an hour ago, Auburn reporter Justin Hokanson tweeted that things are not as bad as they sound, and TJ was talking with his teammates, and everybody was usual with him. Finlay retweeted the post, indicating that things are all standard as of now.