Former Auburn QB TJ Finley Arrested for Alleged Possession of Stolen Vehicle
Former Auburn and LSU quarterback TJ Finley has found himself in legal trouble after being arrested for allegedly possessing a stolen vehicle. Finley, now a member of the Tulane Green Wave, was taken into custody on Wednesday in New Orleans for possession of stolen property valued over $25,000, according to Marco Cartolano of NOLA.com.
The arrest occurred after police responded to a complaint about a truck blocking a driveway. Upon running the vehicle’s license plate, authorities discovered it was registered to a different vehicle belonging to Finley. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle identification number (VIN) matched that of a Dodge Ram reported as stolen in Atlanta. This discovery led to Finley’s arrest on charges related to the stolen vehicle.
In response to the incident, Tulane University issued a statement acknowledging the situation and confirming that Finley had been suspended from the football program pending the outcome of the case. The suspension leaves his future with the team uncertain as the legal process unfolds.
Finley, who began his college career at LSU in 2020, started five games for the Tigers, throwing for 941 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions. After transferring to Auburn, he struggled to secure the starting quarterback position during his two seasons there. He then briefly played at Texas State in 2023 before making his way to Western Kentucky in 2024. His most recent transfer to Tulane occurred in December, with high hopes of contributing to the Green Wave’s success.
This arrest adds to Finley’s growing list of controversies, which began during his time at Auburn. His history with law enforcement, combined with this new legal issue, casts a shadow over what was once a promising football career. As the case progresses, it remains to be seen what impact this will have on Finley’s future, both on and off the field.
For now, the focus remains on the legal proceedings, and Tulane’s football program will wait to make further decisions based on the outcome of the case.