The famous Rex Burkhead is an American football running back for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He played college football at Nebraska and was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
In Week 3 of the 2020 season, Burkhead recorded 98 scrimmage yards to go along with two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown in the 36–20 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. In Week 10 against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football, Burkhead had two receiving touchdowns, including one thrown by wide receiver Jakobi Meyers on a trick play, during the 23–17 victory.
On November 22, 2020, Burkhead suffered a season-ending knee injury in a 27–20 loss to the Houston Texans. He was placed on injured reserve on November 28, 2020. He finished the 2020 season with 67 carries for 274 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns to go along with 25 receptions for 192 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.
Where did Rex Burkhead go to high school?
Rex Burkhead attended Plano Senior High School. Plano Senior High School is a public secondary school in Plano, Texas, serving students in grades 11–12. The school is part of the Plano Independent School District, with admission based primarily on the locations of students’ homes. Plano is a two-time Blue Ribbon School and a Texas Exemplary School.
