Miami Ohio QB Dequan Finn Ends Season to Prepare for NFL Draft
Miami (Ohio) starting quarterback Dequan Finn has made the decision to leave the program to focus on preparing for the NFL Draft. This announcement came from head coach Chuck Martin, who shared that the team valued Finn’s contributions during his time with them.
Dequan Finn’s Career Overview
Dequan Finn is a seventh-year player who has amassed impressive statistics over his college football career. He has achieved a total of 8,828 career passing yards across three different teams. Before playing for Miami (Ohio), Finn spent five seasons at Toledo and one season at Baylor.
Performance Highlights
In his current season with Miami, Finn recorded:
- 1,451 passing yards
- 9 touchdown passes
- 6 interceptions
- 395 rushing yards
- 4 rushing touchdowns
His last game occurred on November 4, where Miami faced Ohio in a closely contested match, ending in a 24-20 defeat. In that game, Finn successfully threw two touchdown passes but also had one interception.
Coaching Acknowledgment
Coach Chuck Martin praised Finn’s talents and character. He stated, “Dequan did some awesome things. He’s an awesome young man.” Martin expressed confidence in Finn’s potential to succeed at the next level and wished him well in his future endeavors.
Upcoming Changes for Miami (Ohio)
With Finn’s departure, senior quarterback Henry Hesson is set to take over as the starter. Hesson’s recent performance was challenging, where he completed 11 of 38 passes for 147 yards and threw three interceptions in a loss against Toledo.
Currently, Miami holds a record of 5-5 for the season. They are scheduled to face Buffalo on Wednesday, continuing their season amid these changes.
Dequan Finn’s Background
Prior to joining Miami (Ohio), Finn had notable achievements at Toledo. He played in 45 games, earning MAC MVP honors in 2023. There, he accumulated:
- 7,074 passing yards
- 63 touchdown passes
- 1,840 rushing yards
- 25 rushing touchdowns
After Toledo, Finn transferred to Baylor, starting as their quarterback for the beginning of the 2024 season. However, he lost his position in Week 3 to Sawyer Robertson.
As Dequan Finn prepares for the NFL Draft, the Miami (Ohio) football community expresses gratitude for his time spent with the team and wishes him success in this next phase of his athletic career.
