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Rex Burkhead | Running Back

Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Age / DOB:  (23) / 7/2/1990
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 214
College: Nebraska
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Bengals declared RB Rex Burkhead, CB Brandon Ghee, CB Chris Lewis-Harris, G Trevor Robinson, T Tanner Hawkinson, DE Margus Hunt, and WR Ryan Whalen inactive for Week 7 against the Lions.
The Bengals are one of the healthiest teams in the league. They had zero players listed as questionable, doubtful, or out on the injury report. Cornerback Terence Newman (abdomen, probable) is officially active. Oct 20 - 11:41 AM

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Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Bengals declared RB Rex Burkhead, T Andrew Whitworth, G Mike Pollak, CB Brandon Ghee, DE Margus Hunt, WR Dane Sanzenbacher, and WR Ryan Whalen inactive for Week 1 against the Bears.

Burkhead is still competing for a roster spot in practice, where he'll need to show improvement on special teams. Anthony Collins will start at left tackle against the Bears, which is concerning against Julius Peppers.
Sep 8 - 11:35 AM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Bengals signed sixth-round RB Rex Burkhead to a four-year contract.

The Bengals have penciled in Burkhead as a rookie special teamer, but he's more talented than BenJarvus Green-Ellis and could carve out a role as a third-down back should Gio Bernard fail to exhibit NFL-ready blitz-pickup ability. Burkhead is quick in a short area and packs some pop as a runner.
May 13 - 2:14 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis indicated he envisions sixth-round RB Rex Burkhead as a special teamer during his first season.

Lewis believes Burkhead can "uplift special teams while competing for a spot" in the backfield. We like Burkhead as a Dynasty sleeper, but he's got a tough path to playing time behind Giovani Bernard and BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Burkhead is likely competing for one or two spots with Cedric Peerman and Bernard Scott.
Source: Geoff Hobson on Twitter
May 10 - 5:08 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Bengals OC Jay Gruden expects sixth-round RB Rex Burkhead to push for the team's third-down back job.

As Cincinnati seeks to replace Brian Leonard, rookies Burkhead and Giovani Bernard "will be competing for third-down spot," Gruden promised. Bernard Scott and Cedric Peerman will be on the roster bubble. Based on our own pre-draft tape study, we identified Burkhead as a superior pass protector, although Bernard is a more explosive receiver. It'll be a camp battle to monitor.
Source: bengals.com
May 3 - 6:57 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Bengals

Bengals selected Nebraska RB Rex Burkhead with the No. 190 overall pick.

Burkhead (5-foot-10 1/4, 214) ran 4.73 at the Combine, but he's a better prospect than that. He's a quick short-area mover with agility and athleticism (39" vertical, 10-foot-5 broad jump). Straight-line long speed is probably the most overrated running back measurable, as evidenced by Alfred Morris' 4.72 forty. Burkhead rushed 635 times for 3,332 yards (5.25 YPC) and 30 touchdowns at Nebraska, adding 60 catches. Although he lacks explosive talent, Burkhead runs with superb vision and aggression, and can pick up a blitz. It's an excellent pick by the Bengals, who can transition away from BenJarvus Green-Ellis with rookies Gio Bernard and Burkhead.
Apr 27 - 4:48 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Andy Dalton
2Josh Johnson
3Zac Robinson
RB1BenJarvus Green-Ellis
2Giovani Bernard
3Cedric Peerman
4Rex Burkhead
GLB1BenJarvus Green-Ellis
2Giovani Bernard
3RB1Giovani Bernard
2BenJarvus Green-Ellis
FB1Orson Charles
2Chris Pressley
WR11A.J. Green
2Marvin Jones
3Dane Sanzenbacher
4Ryan Whalen
WR21Mohamed Sanu
2Andrew Hawkins
3Brandon Tate
WR31Marvin Jones
TE1Jermaine Gresham
2Tyler Eifert
3Alex Smith
K1Mike Nugent