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WVU Star RB CJ Donaldson to Enter Transfer Portal

Star running back CJ Donaldson plans to enter the transfer portal and leave WVU, according to a report by ESPN on Thursday.
Donaldson, a junior from Miami, Fla., has been the Mountaineers’ primary running back for three seasons.
West Virginia RB CJ Donaldson Jr. plans to enter the transfer portal, sources told ESPN.
The 6-2, 238-pound back has rushed for 2,058 yards and 30 TDs over 3 seasons at WVU. A big-time addition to the RB market with one season of eligibility remaining. pic.twitter.com/vri71yhuwf
— Max Olson (@max_olson) December 19, 2024
Originally recruited as a tight end, CJ Donaldson converted to running back after arriving in Morgantown and burst onto the scene by rushing for 125 yards and a touchdown on just seven carries in the 2022 season-opener against Pitt. He finished with 526 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in seven games before his freshman season was cut short due to a leg injury.
Last season, Donaldson again battled injuries to rush for 798 yards and 11 touchdowns in 12 games. He formed a backfield tandem with freshman running back Jahiem White and quarterback Garrett Greene to help make WVU one of the top rushing teams in the country.
This year, Dondalson replicated his 2023 success by running for 734 yards and 11 more touchdowns. He also became more of a factor in the passing game, making 14 receptions for 104 yards and a score.
Donaldson is the Mountaineers’ biggest loss on offense through the portal so far this offseason, joining starting guard Tomas Rimac and young receiver DayDay Farmer.