Notre Dame 4-Star Wide Receiver Announces Transfer
SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 04: The macot, cheerleaders and players forthe Notre Dame Fighting Irish run onto the field before a game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Notre Dame Stadium on November 4, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Wake Forest 48-37. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
A former Notre Dame wide receiver has made his transfer decision official. He's headed to the state of Texas.
CJ Sanders, a former four-star recruit, has committed to SMU. He's a graduate transfer and will be eligible to play right away in 2018.
The 5-foot-8 wideout is a California native.
247Sports first reported the news.
This is a big addition for SMU's program.
Sanders, a speedy wide receiver, was a top recruit coming out of high school. He was the No. 34 wide receiver in the country.
SMU opens its season against North Texas on Sept. 1.