He played college football at Virginia Tech and was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.

[2] Farley originally intended to be a wide receiver his freshman year at Virginia Tech in 2017, but missed the season due to a torn ACL.

[9][10] Farley was considered a very risky prospect for the upcoming NFL Draft due to concerns over his multiple injuries and recent back problems.

[17] He passed a physical and was activated off the non-football injury list on August 2, 2021, playing in his first practice the same day.

[18] In Week 6, Farley suffered a torn ACL and was placed on season-ending injured reserve on October 19, 2021.

[21] On December 8, the Titans announced that Farley would miss the remainder of the season, after undergoing a microdiscectomy on his back.

[23] On May 2, 2024, the Titans declined the fifth-year option on Farley's contract, making him a free agent after the 2024 season.