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Former Fordham Starting Quarterback Commits To Florida A&M

Montes will compete for a starting role at Florida A&M for the Fall of 2025.

Kyle T. Mosley

C.J. Montes transfers from Kent State to Florida A&M
C.J. Montes transfers from Kent State to Florida A&M / Credit: Fordham University Athletics
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C.J. Montes, the former starting quarterback for Fordham, has announced his commitment to Florida A&M University for the 2025 football season.

Montes, 6-2 and 205 pounds, started 11 games for the Rams in 2023 when he completed 241 of 376 passes for 3,000 yards, 26 touchdowns, and just one interception, adding 158 rushing yards and three scores.

He played two seasons with the University of New Mexico (2021-2023) before transferring to Fordham in 2023.

Montes led the Patriot League in passing yards and touchdowns that season, earning second-team All-Patriot League honors and recognition as a Walter Payton Award finalist.

In 2024, he only had three game appearances, completing 34 of 44 passes for 333 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions. Montes suffered a lowered body injury against Stony Brook, which sidelined the signal-caller for the remainder of the season.

Montes has been looking for a new school since announcing entering the NCAA transfer portal on Dec. 3., 2024. He once committed to Kent State and pivoted after former KSU coach Kenni Burns was terminated. He'll compete to become the Rattlers' starter.

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Irv Mulligan invited to the New York Giants rookie mini-camp. / Credit: JSU Athletics
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Shilo Sanders / Credit: Clarion-Ledger
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Robert Jones III / Credit: HU Athletics
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Robert McDaniel signs with Washington / Credti: JSU Athletics
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Florida A&M Rattlers defensive back Kendall Bohler (3) pregame of playing the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 / Gerald Thomas / USA TODAY NETWORK

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