A three-star safety from Niceville High School, the former wide receiver and defensive back displayed a knack for making plays on the ball whenever he was in the vicinity. Despite that potential, safety Romeo Finley received sparse reps in his first two seasons at the University of Miami. A majority of his underclassmen years were spent working on special teams. All told, Finley tallied 14 tackles and a pass breakup entering his junior season. Entering the 2017 off-season, it was obvious something had to change.
Eager to earn some more playing time, Finley found himself leaving his role as a safety before the 2018 season.