Nation's No.1 RB Cedric Baxter Jr. commits to Texas
Four-star running back Cedric Baxter Jr. of Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater High announced his commitment to Texas Wednesday evening.
The 6-foot-2, 215 pounder chose the Longhorns over Texas A&M, Miami, and Florida.
Baxter on why he chose Texas
“Coach Sark offered me last year in June, and ever since then he has been recruiting me constantly,” Baxter said. “Coach Choice has been recruiting me since he was at Georgia Tech, so I’ve had a relationship with him ever since. Bijan Robinson has told me a lot about how it is and how he likes it there. Runningbacks thrive in Sarks offense, his track record speaks for itself. But the relationships I’ve built have been the focal point of me sticking to Texas.”
High expectations for the ‘23 Texas class
“The class is amazing from Arch, Johntay, Payton, etc.,” Baxter said. “We expect to be great, work hard, and compete and win.”
Texas’ plan for Baxter + what it means to be a Texas RB
“They want to get me out into space and just let me work,” Baxter said. “It means a lot being the next RB next to Ricky Williams, Earl Campbell, and now Bijan Robinson. I feel like I can be the next one to do it.”
The sunshine state running back joins Texas’ top 5 class alongside Arch Manning, Johntay Cook, Malik Muhammad, and others.
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Cedric Baxter Jr. Scouting Summary
“Big-framed runner with home run ability,” On3’s Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote. “Went from a versatile athlete to a bell cow back in his junior season. Has the largest frame of top running backs in the 2023 cycle, checking in at over 6-foot-1 and around 205 pounds prior to his senior season. Gets downhill quickly. Shows the ability to make cuts at full speed in tight quarters. Efficient in his cuts with little wasted movement. Has the stride and on-field play speed to pull away once in the open field. Received a heavy workload as a junior. Capable of running with power and has shown signs of a dangerous stiff arm.”
“Productive in Florida’s top classification as a junior, rushing for 1,651 yards and 22 touchdowns. Draws on his background as a wide receiver as a pass catcher out of the backfield. A natural pass catcher with quickness in his routes. Among the better pass-catching running backs in the 2023 cycle.”
Baxter currently ranks as the No. 28 player in the On300 Rankings. He also tabs in as the No. 1 running back, and the No. 8 player in the state of Florida.