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Jelani McDonald is up now.

Cj Baxter says although he didn’t play last year, he became a true student of the game. In large part because of the off. staff and Coach Choice providing an iPad for him to get a script of plays with in 2024.

Baxter said he’s smarter as a running back now than he was as a true freshman. He banked a lot of mental reps last season while injured, which helped him get more in tune with the offense.

“I’m grateful to be back on the field,” Baxter said.

Chad Scott recruited CJ Baxter in high school. Tashard Choice leaving was hard, Baxter said, but he said Scott is “great developer” who has helped the game slow down for the running backs.

Mia Scott’s national championship trophy on Baxter’s nightstand. ”Now I’ve got to get me one,” he said.

His faith, the Texas coaching staff and the medical staff got Baxter through his first significant injury. ”I never felt alone,” he said.

“It was hard for me to do a lot of things,” Baxter said of the initial time after his knee surgery.

C4 said he was more excited to get tackled in the scrimmage than score a touchdown.

“One day at a time” is CJ Baxter’s motto right now.

RB CJ Baxter up next.

“Everything people think I can’t do.” — Colin Simmons on what he’s worked on leading up to the start of the season

“Don’t let his injury history fool you.” Simmons says Colton Vasek looks amazing in fall camp.

Simmons said Lance Jackson and Justice Terry have taken a big step forward in the last couple of practices.

Jeff, who is a good NFL comp for Simmons?

“It was way back in the day,” Simmons said when he asked if he knew when the school’s single-season sack record was set.

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Simmons said he’s done talking about sack numbers. He just wants to go do it.

Simmons said PK has opened his eyes to understanding the game and how he can open things up for his teammates even when he’s not rushing the passer.

Simmons said he’s going to play with hand on the ground in the NFL, so he’s starting to comfortable with it now.

“You will definitely see my hand in the dirt” in 2025, Simmons said.

Simmons says it takes a lot of confidence to play in the trenches in the SEC. Says that’s what he falls back on is his confidence in himself.

Confidence is a must to play in the trenches as a freshman in the SEC, Simmons said.