
Underdog slot weapon who brings toughness and reliable production
Chris Finke’s value is his fight: a smaller, underrecruited receiver who carved out a real role at Notre Dame through toughness, route savvy, and dependable hands. In 2019, he played in all 13 games, made nine starts, and finished second among Irish receivers with 456 yards and 4 touchdowns on 31 catches, while also contributing on returns[5]. He stands out less for size than for competitiveness, versatility, and special-teams value, making him the kind of disciplined, high-intensity fit coaches can trust[1][2][5].