CJ Baxter: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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CJ Baxter is a senior RB at Kentucky from Boynton Beach, FL. He is listed at 6'1", 230 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks CJ Baxter No. 460 on its 2027 board (No. 28 among running backs): a 33% chance to be drafted, 5% to go in the top 100 picks and 0% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and program & competition. CJ Baxter ranks 47th among FBS players in rushing yards this season (313 rush yds, 5 TD on 55 carries), 33rd in the 2027 running back prospect class. At Texas and Kentucky (2023–26) he ran 247 times for 1,168 yards and 10 touchdowns and caught 40 passes for 239 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Team details
- School: Kentucky
- Position: RB
- Class: Senior
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 230 lbs
- Hometown: Boynton Beach, FL
- Jersey: #1
- Big board: No. 460 of 2027 (No. 28 RB)
- Projection: Draft bubble
- Chance to be drafted: 33%
- Recruiting: 5-star
- Running backs rank: No. 33 of the 2027 prospect class
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Program & competition | Strong plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Strong plus |
| Size | Plus |
| Efficiency | Plus |
| Age & experience | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kentucky | 4 | 55 | 313 | 5 | 4 | 42 | 0 |
| 2025 | Texas | 8 | 54 | 196 | 0 | 12 | 41 | 1 |
| 2023 | Texas | 13 | 138 | 659 | 5 | 24 | 156 | 0 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Att | Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youngstown State | W | 9 | 48 | 2 | ||
| 2 | Alabama | L | 11 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
| 3 | at Texas A&M | W | 19 | 87 | 2 | 1 | 28 |
| 4 | South Alabama | W | 16 | 149 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com