UTEP's Speedy WR with 876 Yards and 11 TDs in Senior Year
CJ Simon, UTEP's 6'0", 165-lb wide receiver, is a high-velocity differentiator who posted 876 yards (16.2 avg), 54 receptions, and 11 touchdowns in his senior season, leading the Miners in receiving stats [2][7]. His elite track background—posting an 11.80-second 100m as a sophomore—fuels his deep-threat capability and separation, making him a rare speed weapon in a size-limited profile [6]. While undersized for traditional boundary roles, Simon's intensity, route precision, and big-play instinct (five 100+ yard games) offset his weight, and he has no reported injury history [2]. For teams needing a vertical spark or slot speedster, Simon is a high-upside fit; for power-reliant schemes, his size may limit red-zone reliability. His 2025 stats and recruiting commitment (signed 12/2/2024) confirm immediate readiness [2][5].
