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Nebraska
NebraskaNebraska Cornhuskers(2009-2012)
Rex Burkhead

RexBurkhead

Plano, TXPlano
Pos
RB
HT / WT
5-10 / 215
Class
SR
2013NFL Draft
Nebraska
FromNebraska
Cincinnati
ToCincinnati
Round
6
Pick
22
Overall
190
Complete Draft
Nebraska CornhuskersNebraska Cornhuskers
Experience
2009 – 2012
Year
Senior
Age
35
Recruiting: Rivals Industry
89.03
NATLNATIONAL
#298
POSPOSITION
#40
STSTATE
#38
The Journey
Class of 2009
Houston Texans
Houston Texans
Texans
CURRENT
New England Patriots
New England Patriots
2017 – 2020
DEVELOPMENT
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
2013 – 2016
DEVELOPMENT
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska Cornhuskers
2009 – 2012
COLLEGE
Plano Wildcats
Plano Wildcats
2008 – 2008
HIGH SCHOOL

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Steven Sipple: Emmett Johnson living up to Nebraska's glorious RB tradition
Steven Sipple10/28/25
Ameer Abdullah
Steven Sipple: Ameer Abdullah likes what he sees in this Nebraska team, and his words mean plenty
Steven Sipple6/15/25
Rex Burkhead
Veteran RB Rex Burkhead retiring from NFL after 10 seasons
Steve Samra2/5/24

Latest News

Rivals Network · Premium Coverage
All News
_Q3A4207
Steven Sipple: Emmett Johnson living up to Nebraska's glorious RB tradition
Steven Sipple10/28/25
Ameer Abdullah
Steven Sipple: Ameer Abdullah likes what he sees in this Nebraska team, and his words mean plenty
Steven Sipple6/15/25
Rex Burkhead
Veteran RB Rex Burkhead retiring from NFL after 10 seasons
Steve Samra2/5/24

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