Texas running back Cedric Baxter is expected to make an immediate impact for the Longhorns as a true freshman this season.
Baxter enrolled early to participate in spring practices and has already caught the eyes of his teammates. The former five-star prospect was rated the No. 1 running back in the country for the 2023 recruiting class, according to 247Sports composite.
Even with the departures of Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson, Texas is in solid shape at running back. Baxter will compete for carries alongside Jonathon Brooks, Keilan Robinson and Jaydon Blue throughout the 2023 season.
Late Kick host Josh Pate has high hopes that Baxter will be one of the top true freshmen in college football. Pate recently highlighted 13 impact true freshman for 2023 and mentioned Texas’ new running back.
Cedric Baxter was the No. 1 running back in this class. Texas lost some guys, and the guys they do have on the roster have been out at various points, which has given Cedric Baxter time to get some very, very valuable reps in the spring. A guy like him, especially at the position he plays, will be able to transition into college life fairly effectively as a freshman. But when you’re also giving him extra reps in spring, it becomes all the more likely that he’s about to be a player this year. – Josh Pate
Texas fans will get the opportunity to see Baxter take the field as a Longhorn for the first time at the Orange-White spring game on April 15.
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