Irish Illustrated and 247Sports have learned that Notre Dame wide receiver CJ Sanders will transfer from the university following graduation this summer.

The 5-8, 181-pounder will continue taking classes in South Bend, receive his degree this summer, and take his talents elsewhere for his final year of eligibility.

According to a source close to the situation, Sanders has informed his coaches and teammates of this decision, which was set a few weeks before Notre Dame's Citrus Bowl win over LSU on Jan. 1. Despite already getting his full release from Notre Dame, communication with other schools has not occurred. His focus has solely been on enjoying this time with his teammates and finishing this year by getting "one more victory with his brothers" according to a source.

Sanders arrived at Notre Dame as a signee in the class of 2015 out of Sherman Oaks (Calif.) Notre Dame high school. He was ranked as the No. 287 overall player nationally, No. 34 wide receiver in the country and No. 37 prospect in California. He previously attended Nashville (Tenn.) Brentwood Academy before heading out to the west coast to finish school.

During his three years in South Bend, Sanders has 26 catches for 293 yards and two touchdowns. As a kick returner, Sanders has 85 returns for 1,998 yards and three touchdowns. As a punt returner, he has 35 returns for 307 yards and another score.

As it stands now, there are no favorites or leaders regarding his next destination. Vanderbilt is a potential landing spot due to Nashville ties, per a source, but we're told Sanders remains open to all schools and will communicate with those coaches in due time.