JUST IN: Longhorns RB CJ Baxter reveals why he committed to Texas………

Why did CJ Baxter commit to the Texas Longhorns? Surprisingly, it had nothing to do with Steve Sarkisian, the offensive game plan of

the history of the Forty Acres. In a recent interview with the 3rd & Longhorn Podcast, Baxter said running backs coach Tashard Choice

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was the selling point to come to Austin. After watching the success of Doak Walker Award winner Bijan Robinson and stable No. 2

option Roschon Johnson, the decision became clear that learning under the veteran coach would benefit his career.

“We know what he does coaching wise on the field but my biggest thing with him was off the field,” said Baxter. “In general, he’s a

great dude when we talk.” He’s very genuine.”

Choice, who joined the Longhorns staff from Georgia Tech, had a history of producing potent runners. Jahmyr Gibbs had just finished

two seasons in which he averaged 5.2 yards per carry when he came to Alabama. Baxter, a native of Orlando, Fla., bulked and

blossomed over summer workouts and in fall camp. He became the first running back to start the season as a true freshman since 1995

Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams. Eventually, redshirt sophomore Jonathan Brooks outperformed both Baxter and

Can freshman CJ Baxter fill the void at RB as Texas spring football begins?

Baxter credited Choice’s guidance for his success and considered him closer to a family member than a coach. “Outside of my Dad and

Grandad, he’s probably the third-most important person in my life man-wise,” said Baxter. “He’s the whole reason I came here.”

Brooks is off to the NFL and the Longhorns are off to the SEC. Baxter was expected to be a rotational back in Year 1, but ended up

bolstering his stat line while becoming a fixture for Sarkisian’s play design.

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