Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Year: Senior
As a Recruit: Burkhead was recruited from Plano (Plano, TX) class of 2009. He committed to Nebraska on 2/2/2009.
Timeline
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Apr 27
Draft
4/27/2013: The Cincinnati Bengals select Rex Burkhead with the No. 190 overall pick in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
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Dec 6
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Sep 1
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Jul 30
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Jul 30
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Jul 9
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Jan 20
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Nov 28
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Nov 25
Acclds 11/25/2011: Rex Burkhead accolades - Set school record with 38 carries against Iowa. Finished with 160 yards.
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Oct 17
Acclds 10/17/2011: Rex Burkhead accolades - Was named one of 10 semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award (best running back in the nation).
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Oct 8
Photos
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HuskerExtraSip Steven M. SippleWill Rex Burkhead start Saturday? "He's in the game plan," Ron Brown said. "I don't care if he starts; I want to know who finishes."#Huskers
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michaelbruntz Michael BruntzRex Burkhead and Ron Brown from after the game yesterday in Iowa City. http://t.co/HvI4ylw1
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ESPN_BigTen Rittenberg/BennettRT @HuskerExtraSip: Rex Burkhead nearing return to action? "I think there's a decent chance we'll see him next week," Ron Brown says. #H ...
- HuskerExtraSip Steven M. Sipple
Rex Burkhead nearing return to action? "I think there's a decent chance we'll see him next week," Ron Brown says. #Huskers
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BFeldmanCBS Bruce FeldmanMatt Barkley, Rex Burkhead, Cody Davis, Barrett Jones, Sean Renfree & Manti Te'o among 15 named to Scholar-Athlete Class
- HuskerExtraSip Steven M. Sipple
Ron Brown didn't rule out Rex Burkhead playing Saturday. "He tends to be a fast healer. When he comes back, he comes back strong." #Huskers
Featured
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Burkhead talks NFL Combine
3 months agoSee what Rex Burkhead had to say about the NFL Combine, Nebraska and how his pre-Draft workouts have progressed. More
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Report: Heard to leave Nebraska
4 months agoA report by an Ohio-based outlet says junior running back Braylon Heard intends to transfer from the NU program. More
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Year 1 Recap: Jordan Westerkamp
4 months agoWe take a look at Jordan Westerkamp's first year in the program and what's ahead for the talented wide receiver in 2013. More
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Helwagen: Early Top 25 For 2013
4 months agoWe look at some of the key contenders for college football in 2013. Plus, we examine coaching changes, Heisman hopefuls, games to watch, BCS projections and more. More
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Stock Market: Post bowl game
4 months agoFind out what's trending in the Nebraska Stock Market report following a 45-31 loss to Georgia in the Capital One Bowl. More
Stats
| Year | RuAtt | RuYd | RuTD | Rec | RecYd | RecTD |
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| 2012 | 98 | 675 | 5 | 11 | 92 | 2 |
| 2011 | 284 | 1357 | 15 | 21 | 177 | 2 |
| 2010 | 172 | 951 | 7 | 15 | 148 | 0 |
| 2009 | 81 | 346 | 3 | 13 | 90 | 1 |
| Total | 635 | 3329 | 30 | 60 | 507 | 5 |
Bio
* First Team All-Big Ten (Coaches & Media, 2011)
* Honorable Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches, 2010)
* Nebraska Lifter of the Year (2010)
* Big 12 Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Rolle (2009, 2010)
* Brook Berringer Citizenship Team (2010, 2011)
Legend:
- Early Enrollee
- Walk-On
- Gray Shirt
- Video Highlights
- Medical Redshirt
- Primary
- Secondary
- Keeper
- Primary (Inactive)
- Secondary (Inactive)
- Keeper (Inactive)