Burkhead Drafted by Bengals Posted on April 27, 2013April 27, 2013 Rex Burkhead With the 190th-pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals selected Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead. In his junior season, Burkhead rushed for 1,357 yards and scored 15 touchdowns with 21 catches for 177 yards and 2 TDs.