The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2026 Football Roster

Jersey Number 1
CJ Smith
- Prev School:
- Georgia/Purdue/Memphis
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 205
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Hometown:
- Apopka, Fla.
- High School:
- Mt. Dora
2024 (Memphis): Played in 12 games for the Tigers
2024 (Purdue): Started in all 3 of his appearances as a redshirt sophomore
- Totaled six receptions for 69 yards
- Hauled in four passes for 55 yards with a season-long 32-yard reception vs. Northwestern (Nov. 2)
2023 (Georgia): Played in 9 games for the Bulldogs as a reserve wide receiver
- Totaled six receptions for 116 yards on the season, adding a four-yard rush
- Caught two passes for 57 yards in season-opening victory versus UT Martin
2022: Saw his first collegiate action in the Bulldogs’ win over Samford
- Also played in the win over Auburn
High School: Four-star prospect according to Rivals and ESPN
- Ranked as the #16 wide receiver in the class by ESPN
- Tabbed as the #125 prospect in the nation by ESPN
- Also ran track, winning FHSAA Class 2A State Championships in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash
- Had the fastest 100-meter time in the state of the Florida in the 2020-21 season
UAB Baseball | The Quick Cut: at Alabama
Thursday, April 23
UAB Beach Volleyball | The Quick Cut: Blazer Beach Bash
Saturday, April 18
UAB Softball | The Quick Cut: Memphis Series
Thursday, April 09
UAB vs ECU Post Game Press Conference
Sunday, March 08











