SMU Mustangs#- · WR C.J. Sanders
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- Former player
C.J. Sanders played WR for SMU. In the 2019 season he had 11 catches for 154 yards, 11.8 receiving yards per game over 13 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
C.J. Sanders career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | SMU | 13 | 11 | 154 | 0 | 4 | 38.8 |
| 2018 | SMU | 4 | 5 | 39 | 0 | 2 | 9.1 |
| 2017 | ND | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 |
| 2016 | ND | 12 | 24 | 293 | 2 | 22 | 75.5 |
| 2015 | ND | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Career | 53 | 42 | 486 | 2 | 28 | 135.4 |
Season totals, 2015 to 2019. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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C.J. Sanders: SMU WR profile and stats
C.J. Sanders is a WR for SMU. This profile tracks C.J. Sanders's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the SMU roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where SMU sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
C.J. Sanders in the news
All newsRecapSMU beat Boston College 25-16 (Week 5, 2026)SMU beat Boston College 25-16 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Now SMU is 4-1, 2-1 in ACC play, and Boston College is 2-3, 0-2 in ACC play.2026-10-03RecapSMU beat Missouri State 34-24 (Week 4, 2026)SMU beat Missouri State 34-24 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Now SMU is 3-1, 1-1 in ACC play, and Missouri State is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapSMU beat UC Davis 56-10 (Week 2, 2026)SMU beat UC Davis 56-10 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Now SMU is 2-0, 1-0 in ACC play, and UC Davis is 0-1.2026-09-12
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What team does C.J. Sanders play for?
C.J. Sanders plays for SMU at WR.
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C.J. Sanders is a WR for SMU.