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Former Five-Star Running Back CJ Baxter Picks Kentucky Over Indiana

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Texas running back transfer CJ Baxter committed to Kentucky on Sunday.

Baxter, a former five-star recruit who was the No. 1 overall running back in the class of 2023, picked the Wildcats over Indiana as a transfer destination.

This season, Baxter had 54 carries for 196 yards for the Longhorns. In 2023, he had 138 rushes for 659 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Baxter didn’t play in 2024 due to a serious knee injury.

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