7:20 p.m. ET:
Cedric Baxter Jr. has committed to Texas.
7:19 p.m. ET: Drumroll. He is taking his talents to…
7:19 p.m. ET: Baxter Jr. is breaking into tears about a childhood friend who passed away on this day.
7:19 p.m. ET: Baxter Jr. is now thanking the coaches that recruited him. Called it stressful.
7:18 p.m. ET: Baxter Jr. is now thanking teammates, trainers, teachers and mentors.
7:18 p.m. ET: Baxter Jr. is now thanking the Edgewater staff.
7:17 p.m. ET: Baxter Jr. has started his speech. He said that he promised his family he will buy them a house one day. Thanking parents, brothers and sisters.
7:16 p.m. ET: Baxter Jr.’s family is coming onto the stage. Additionally, he is now at the mic.
7:16 p.m. ET: We are going to a break and then the commitment.
7:15 p.m. ET: Baxter Jr. is speaking on his senior year now. He loves his coaches. Added that he couldn’t sleep last night. Then he said the first day of school and commitment day.
7:14 p.m. ET: New hat on the table is UCF. Baxter Jr. said he always loved UCF. Added that it’s close and easy for coaches, parents and friends to get to and that head coach Gus Malzahn’s track record speaks for itself.
7:13 p.m. ET: On Texas, head coach Steve Sarkisian won with Alabama. Baxter Jr. says he knows how to win. Also mentioned a relationship with running backs coach Tashard Choice.
7:13 p.m. ET: On Texas A&M, Baxter Jr. grew up a Florida State fan. Watched head coach Jimbo Fisher then and the running backs he had at FSU. He’s talked to Karlos Williams and some others.
7:12 p.m. ET: On Miami, it is close to home. He’s from south Florida. He likes Cristobal being an offensive line guy.
7:11 p.m. ET: On Florida, Baxter Jr. is talking on Napier and being consistent. Brings up the track record under Napier.
7:11 p.m. ET:
Baxter Jr. is starting to talk. He’s going down the line. Baxter is speaking in each school
7:11 p.m. ET: Baxter Jr.’s mom is now speaking. She says she is so proud. Behind him 100%. His mom is trying not to cry.
7:10 p.m. ET: His advice is make sure the kid picks the school he wants to commit to. He said, “Don’t be scared to tell people no.” He called it a grown man decision.
7:09 p.m. ET: Hayes is talking to the parents. Baxter Jr.’s dad is speaking on the process and coaching calling.
7:07 p.m. ET: Principal is now talking about Baxter Jr.’s “close to 4.0” GPA. Then, he discusses his agility on the field. Coach Hayes is brought up and the ceremony is about to start.
7:03 p.m. ET: A coach is speaking. Parents are sitting on the right of Baxter Jr. Nothing special about what they are wearing. It is red and black.
7:01 p.m. ET: Baxter Jr. is taking a seat at the table set up.
6:58 p.m. ET: Baxter Jr. is walking back on the stage. He is still using his phone.
6:57 p.m. ET: A coach just announced the ceremony is starting in five minutes.
