Rex Burkhead is a retired NFL running back with a 10-year career, including a Super Bowl LIII championship with the New England Patriots. A University of Nebraska alumnus with a degree in history, he played for the Bengals, Patriots, and Texans after being drafted in 2013, officially retiring in 2024.
Off the field, he is deeply committed to philanthropy, particularly fighting pediatric brain cancer. He helped establish and serves on the board of the Team Jack Foundation, inspired by his friendship with a young cancer patient. He and his wife have two sons and reside in Plano, Texas.
Burkhead was a two-time first-team Academic All-American at the University of Nebraska, graduating in just three and a half years.
Rex Burkhead
Professional Football Player at Houston Texans
United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Pediatric Cancer Research
Cofounded and serves as a board member for the Team Jack Foundation, which raises funds and awareness for pediatric brain cancer research, a cause he is personally connected to.
Community Philanthropy
Actively uses his platform to support causes, thanking community sponsors like Atmos Energy for their continual support of his foundation's fundraising events.
Life After Football
[Predicted] As a recently retired 10-year NFL veteran, he is likely navigating the transition to his post-playing career and finding new purpose beyond football.
Media Appearances
Work History
6-2021 - 3-2023
Professional Football Player at Houston Texans
3-2017 - 3-2021
Professional Football Player at New England Patriots
4-2013 - 3-2017
Professional Football Player at Cincinnati Bengals
Education
6-2009 - 12-2012
Education details unavailable from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Education details unavailable from Plano Sr High School
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Location : United States
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Designation : Professional Football Player at Houston Texans
