Roy Finch (gridiron football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back |
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| Born: | October 1, 1991 Niceville, Florida |
| Height: | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight: | 165 lb (75 kg) |
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| College: | Oklahoma |
| Undrafted: | 2014 |
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Roy Finch, born on October 1, 1991, is a former professional football player. He played both American and Canadian football. Roy was a talented running back and a special return specialist. He played for teams like the New England Patriots, Ottawa Redblacks, and Calgary Stampeders.
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College Football Journey
Roy Finch was a highly sought-after player in high school. Many top college football teams wanted him to join them. He decided to play for the Oklahoma Sooners. He chose Oklahoma over other big schools like Alabama and Stanford.
Playing for the Oklahoma Sooners
During his four years with the Sooners, Roy showed his skills. He ran for a total of 1,412 yards. He also scored six touchdowns by running the ball. Roy was also good at catching passes, with 58 catches and two touchdowns. In one exciting game against Kansas, he ran a kickoff back 100 yards for a touchdown. This amazing play tied an Oklahoma team record!
Professional Football Career
After his college career, Roy Finch went on to play professional football. He joined teams in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Time with the New England Patriots
In 2014, Roy was not chosen in the NFL draft. However, the New England Patriots signed him to a three-year contract. This meant he had a chance to play in the NFL. But he was released by the Patriots before the 2014 season began.
Playing for the Ottawa Redblacks
After leaving the Patriots, Roy signed with the Ottawa Redblacks in the CFL. He played in five games for the Redblacks. During this time, he carried the ball 24 times for 95 yards. He also averaged 21.6 yards on his kick returns. Roy was released by the Redblacks before the 2015 season.
Success with the Calgary Stampeders
Roy Finch took a break from football in 2015 to finish his college degree. In 2016, he got a tryout with the Calgary Stampeders and joined their team. He quickly became a favorite among fans.
Roy Finch as a Kick Returner
In his first season with Calgary, Roy was excellent at returning kicks. He returned 71 punt returns for 993 yards and scored a touchdown. He also returned 43 kickoffs for 1,060 yards.
Awards and Achievements
During the 2017 season, Roy returned three kicks for touchdowns. This tied a record for the Calgary Stampeders team. Because of his great performance, he was named the CFL's top special teams player for that season.
Life Outside of Football
Roy Finch grew up in Clinton, Maryland. He went to Niceville High School in Florida. For one year, his sophomore year, he attended Edmond North High School in Oklahoma. Roy was a big fan of the New England Patriots when he was growing up.
