Sharif Jarel Gregory Wayne Finch (born October 1, 1995) is an American professional football defensive lineman who is a free agent.

He has also been a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bears, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Sea Dragons, and Calgary Stampeders.

Impressed with Temple's facilities and academics, Finch officially committed to play for coach Matt Rhule and the Owls in February 2013.

In the first defensive play of the first home game against Navy, he forced a fumble that he recovered in the endzone for a touchdown.

In the next game against Delaware State, Finch recorded his first career interception, where he returned it 65 yards for a touchdown.

In the season opening game at Penn State, he recorded a 26-yard interception return to set up Temple's game-winning score.

Despite a body size prototypical for NFL outside linebackers,[11] scouting reports indicated Finch lacked strength and technique needed at the professional level.

[16] On December 23, 2019, Finch was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals, but was waived the next day after failing his physical.

[34] The Sea Dragons folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).

[35] On January 25, 2024, Finch signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

His father, Gregory, died of a heart attack on July 30, 2018, while Finch was participating in his rookie training camp.

Since Gregory's death was sudden and heartbreaking, Finch mustered up the courage to comfort his family by playing the piano at his father's funeral.

On August 9, 2018, during the third quarter of this preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, Finch recorded his first sack.