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C.J. Smith stats, 2026

UAB (4–3, American Athletic). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

C.J. Smith is a wide receiver for UAB (4–3). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 45th in yards per catch (18.4), 88th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (10), 150th in receiving yards (350), in 7 games. This week: UAB at South Florida.

Receiving yards350150th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches19286th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch18.445th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs1463rd of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is C.J. Smith?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Senior
Height
6-3
Weight
205 pounds
Number
No. 1
Hometown
Apopka, FL
High school
Mt. Dora (Orlando, FL)
Recruiting
4-star, No. 231 in the 2022 class, signed with Georgia
Transfers
Memphis to UAB (2026)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

C.J. Smith's receiving stats

He's 45th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (18.4) and 150th of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (350).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards350150th of 682
Catches19286th of 682
Yards per catch18.445th of 675
Receiving TDs1463rd of 506

The season

C.J. Smith's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 88th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (10).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)1088th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

C.J. Smith's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2023Georgia611619.304
2024Purdue66911.50—
2026UAB1935018.4122
Career3153517.3126

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

By school

How did C.J. Smith do at Georgia, Purdue and UAB?

Receiving yards by season
2023, Georgia: 11611620232024, Purdue: 696920242026, UAB: 3503502026*
SchoolSeasonsCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush ydsExplosive catches
Georgia2023611619.304—
Purdue202466911.50——
UAB2026 (so far)1935018.412252.6%

* 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026.

Totals for his seasons at each school; rates worked out from those totals. Success and explosive rates count every play; EPA per play leaves out garbage time. Rates need the same minimum sample as the season stats.

Advanced

C.J. Smith's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2023Georgia+1.10+1.35-0.17—6.64%
2024Purdue+0.96+0.96——4.85%
2025Memphis-0.79-0.84-0.56—-3.92%
2026UAB+0.59+0.56+1.7252.6%24.69%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

C.J. Smith's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1at IllinoisL 23–4257201
2vs. UL MonroeW 26–2014100
3at LouisianaL 14–2128201
4vs. NavyW 24–2039302
5vs. SamfordW 33–1485212
6at MemphisL 13–388100
7vs. East CarolinaW 30–17119804

FAQ

Questions about C.J. Smith

What position does C.J. Smith play?

C.J. Smith plays wide receiver for UAB, which is 4–3 this season.

Where has C.J. Smith played?

Georgia (2023), Purdue (2024) and UAB (2026).

Where is C.J. Smith from, and what year is he?

C.J. Smith is a senior wide receiver for UAB, listed at 6-3 and 205 pounds, from Apopka, FL.

How tall is C.J. Smith, and how much does he weigh?

C.J. Smith is listed at 6-3 and 205 pounds on UAB's 2026 roster.

What year is C.J. Smith?

C.J. Smith is a senior, from the 2022 recruiting class.

What are C.J. Smith's career stats?

Over 3 seasons (2023–2026), C.J. Smith has 31 catches for 535 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Who does C.J. Smith play for?

UAB (4–3, American Athletic), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 1.

Is C.J. Smith eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and C.J. Smith was in the 2022 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did C.J. Smith play in his last game?

Week 7 vs. East Carolina: 119 receiving yards, 8 catches, 4 explosive catches (16+ yards). UAB won 30–17.

Where did C.J. Smith go to high school?

Mt. Dora (Orlando, FL). He was a 4-star recruit, No. 231 in the 2022 class, signed with Georgia.

Is C.J. Smith a transfer?

Yes. He transferred from Memphis to UAB (2026).

What are C.J. Smith's stats this season?

350 receiving yards, 19 catches, 18.4 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 10 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does C.J. Smith rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 45th of 675 in yards per catch, 88th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 150th of 682 in receiving yards.

When does C.J. Smith play next?

UAB visits South Florida Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM ET on ESPNU. The numbers' pick: South Florida.

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