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Arkansas' genuine staff, run game has Baxter high on Hogs

ESPN 4-star running back target Cedric Baxter Jr.’s visit to Arkansas has the Razorbacks in his top five, and he plans to return for an official visit.

He arrived in Fayetteville on Thursday has been able to spend considerable time with Coach Sam Pittman, running backs coach Jimmy Smith, special teams coordinator Scott Fountain and other staff members.

“Great people, real people,” Baxter said Friday evening. “Everything feels genuine. It doesn’t feel fake. You can’t really describe real, you just feel it. From Coach Pitt to the strength and conditioning coaches, they’re all real.”

Baxter, 6-1, 215, of Orlando (Fla.