Big-framed runner with the ability to hit home runs. 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 215 pounds prior to his senior season. Has room to add more mass with his frame and could top out around 230 pounds. 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…

Cedric Baxter Jr. looked like the top running back on hand in the Under Armour All-America Game, flashing his combination of burst and contact balance. The Texas signee scored on a nice run to the outside in the first half.

Cedric Baxter (No. 22) has been the top-ranked running back for On3 dating back to last fall. The Texas commit has always had a high-end combination of size, power, play speed and versatility. With that said, Baxter has continued to raise his game as a senior. The 6-foot-1.5, 215-pounder has run for over 870 yards and seven touchdowns on 100 rush attempts. He’s averaging well over 200 yards per contest while leading Orlando Edgewater to a 4-0 record against stiff competition. Baxter has shown toughness, big-play ability and advanced on-field intelligence early on as a senior.

Cedric Baxter Jr. had 32 carries for 255 yards and two touchdowns in a win over rival Boone. Baxter has emerged as a bell cow back this fall while putting up some big numbers in Florida’s highest classification. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder pairs size, power and speed. He’s rushed for 1,450 yards and 17 touchdowns on 170 carries this fall.