CJ Smith News, Rumors, Updates - Purdue Boilermakers

Lands with Memphis Smith has signed with Memphis, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Smith will join the Tigers for the 2025-26 season after spending one fall with the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-3 sophomore wideout, who started his collegiate career with Georgia, has tallied 12 receptions for 185 yards across both stops.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

In portal Smith entered the transfer portal Monday, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Smith spent one season at Purdue, totaling six catches for 69 yards. This comes off the heels of his freshman season at Georgia with six catches for 116 yards. Smith has had a rough go so far but is hopeful to find the right fit for 2025.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Smith (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Indiana, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Smith will be held out through the regular season finale having last playing in Week 10. He'll finish with six catches for 69 yards for the year.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Spartans Smith (undisclosed) won't play against Michigan State.

Impact Smith didn't play until Week 10. He's been involved in the three game he plays played, reeling in six grabs for 69 yards. The Boilermakers won't have him available against Michigan State, meaning Leland Smith should see some more run for Purdue.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for season debut Smith (hamstring) is ready for his season debut Saturday, per the Big Ten Availability report.

Impact Smith compiled six catches for 116 yards at Georgia last season and was expected to be a contributor for the Boilermakers in 2024, but a hamstring injury has kept him sidelined to date. It appears that absence will come to an end Saturday, and Smith could be in line for a regular offensive role with De'Nylon Morrissette sidelined.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Appears ready for season debut Smith (hamstring) has been a full participant at practice and looks ready to go ahead of Purdue's next game against Northwestern in Week 10, Tom Dienhart of On3.comreports.

Impact When asked about whether Smith was ready to play, head coach Ryan Walters said "Absolutely. Looked great today". The 6-foot-3 sophomore, who joined the program this offseason after transferring in from UGA, has been dealing with a lingering hamstring injury that he suffered in the offseason. Smith looks to be in line to make his season debut when the Boilermakers face off against the Wildcats in Week 10.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Oregon game Smith (hamstring) did not play during Purdue's 35-0 loss Saturday against Oregon.

Impact October 2024 included Purdue's three games played without Smith. Currently, the Boilermakers' next matchup is scheduled for Nov. 2 against Northwestern.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Friday Smith (hamstring) is going through warm-ups and will be a game-time call for Friday's game against Oregon, Tom Dienhart of On3.com reports.

Impact Smith is believed to have elite speed and could be a game-changing threat in Purdue's passing offense, but for that to happen, he needs to be healthy and available first. He's yet to play this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still questionable against Oregon Smith (hamstring) remains questionable heading into Friday's matchup against the Ducks.

Impact Smith true status for the game will be decided right before kickoff, and there's no evidence leaning either way on if he'll see his return. The sophomore wide receiver has not yet seen the field this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Return date unknown Coach Ryan Walters indicated Saturday that Smith (hamstring) has no return date determined, Tom Dienhart of On3.com reports.

Impact Smith has been sidelined with a hamstrong injury the entire campaign, unable to make his season debut. The sophomore wide receiver is likely to held out until their road game against Wisconsin on Oct 5.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play this week Smith (hamstring) isn't expected to play in Purdue's Week 3 matchup with Notre Dame, Tom Dienhart of On3.com reports.

Impact Smith was initially expected to return this week, but his hamstring injury is clearly taking more time to heal than expected. The wideout has yet to play this season, but should slide into the Boilermakers' starting lineup upon his return. His next chance to play will come in Week 4 against Oregon State.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play this week Smith (hamstring) isn't expected to play in Purdue's Week 3 matchup with Notre Dame, Tom Dienhart of On3.com reports.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out until Week 3 Smith is likely out until Week 3 of Purdue's 2024 season due to a hamstring injury, Nathan Baird of IndyStarSports reports.

Impact Smith will be out when Purdue's team begins its 2024 season against Indiana State on Aug. 31. Fortunately for him, Week 2 is a bye for the Boilermakers, so there is at least some possibility he does not sit out multiple games. Week 3 will include Purdue hosting Notre Dame on Sept. 14.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former Georgia wide receiver CJ Smith commits to Purdue Yet another former Georgia player is headed to West Lafayette to play for the Boilermakers.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Wide Receiver CJ Smith Announces Transfer Destination What first was a very quiet time for the most part around the Georgia football program regarding players making their decisions known to the...

JANUARY 6, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Participates in six snaps Smith (knee) participated in six snaps during the Bulldogs' game Saturday at Georgia Tech.

Impact Smith was able to return before the 2023 SEC Championship Game. Before sitting out pretty much all of November with a knee injury, he logged six receptions for 116 yards.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Head coach Kirby Smart indicated Tuesday that Smith is dealing with a knee injury and hopes to have him back soon, Anthony Dasher of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Smith has been dealing with a knee injury, which has caused him to miss two games. More news will surface regarding his availability for Saturday's matchup against Tennessee.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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