Due to in-state advantage, both the Aggies and Texas Longhorns were hoping to sway Finley to staying close to home. However, Notre Dame was always the school to beat in this battle. USC managed to flip Feaster away from staying at home as Texas A&M was the longtime leader in this race.

Kaydon Finley, a four-star wide receiver in the 2026 recruiting class, has announced his commitment to Notre Dame. Finley, ranked as the No. 18 wide receiver a

Aledo four-star wide receiver Kaydon Finley, the No. 14 receiver in the nation and No. 15 overall recruit in Texas per 247Sports composite rankings, announced his commitment to Notre Dame on Instagram Live.