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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.