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CJ Baxter Kentucky
File RB-126 · National rank 1427 · 2027 class

CJ Baxter

#1· Kentucky ·RB ·Jr ·2028 Draft · Boynton Beach, Fla.
6'1"Height 230 lbWeight
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Quick Notes
CJ Baxter is a junior running back who transferred to Kentucky from Texas and projects as a starter. A high-upside, injury-tested back, he profiles as a dependable college contributor.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgencyLift Sports Management
Contact@slavin21
SourceIG bio: @slavin21 (Lift agent)
Verified2026-07-15
Board Standing
#126 RB / 1014
#1427 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

CJ Baxter is a projected 2026 starter (Jr) — 5-star, transfer from Texas. Topped out at 659 rush yds (5 TD) at Texas in 2023. Projects as a solid roster contributor on the ScoutSZN scale.

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RB Keys 2025 · Texas
196
Rush Yds
Better than 55% of 586 RBs
0
TD
Better than 20% of 580 RBs
3.6
YPC
Better than 22% of 564 RBs
Recruiting
★★★★★
Stars
#23
National
#2
Position
#5
State
High SchoolEdgewater
HometownBoynton Beach, Fla.
Offers54 schools view →
Career Production 2 college seasons
YearTeamGPRush YdsTDYPC
2025 Texas 8 19603.6
2023 Texas 13 65954.8
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Transfer
Texas→Kentucky 2026
★★★
Stars
#291
National
#26
Position
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
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