LB · New York Jets
Matt Finkes
Age 51 · 191 cm (6'3") · 123 kg · Born Feb 15, 1975 · Ohio State
NFL career
1997
debut year
1997
last season
1
seasons
#51
jersey
College: Ohio State
1997 NFL Draft
Rd 6
round
#189
overall pick
CAR
drafted by
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Ohio State alumni in the NFL
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1997 NFL Draft · Round 6 class
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#164
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#165
#166
Nick Savoie
NOR
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#167
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#169
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#170
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#171
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#172
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LB peers of the era
Other LBs who debuted within five seasons of Matt Finkes.
Anthony Hicks
Debut 1997 · #50 · Packers
Artie Ulmer
Debut 1997 · #54 · Falcons
Bernard Russ
Debut 1997 · #51 · Patriots
Chris Wing
Debut 1997 · #56 · Jets
Daryl Carter
Debut 1997 · #59 · Bears
Dennis Stallings
Debut 1997 · #56 · Titans
Derrick Barnes
Debut 1997 · #51 · Saints
DeShawn Fogle
Debut 1997 · #52 · Eagles