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Key moments and achievements from Rex Culpepper's life.
Rex was born
· Tampa, Florida, USA
Career
Rex Culpepper, son of NFL defensive tackle Brad Culpepper, was recruited to play quarterback for the Syracuse Orange football program, beginning a collegiate career that would test both his athletic talent and his personal resilience in ways few could have imagined.
Career
Rex Culpepper, son of NFL defensive tackle Brad Culpepper, was recruited to play quarterback for the Syracuse Orange football program, beginning a collegiate career that would test both his athletic talent and his personal resilience in ways few could have imagined.
Family
In March 2018, Culpepper was diagnosed with testicular cancer, undergoing months of chemotherapy before being declared cancer-free that June, demonstrating extraordinary courage while pursuing his collegiate football career.
Family
In March 2018, Culpepper was diagnosed with testicular cancer, undergoing months of chemotherapy before being declared cancer-free that June, demonstrating extraordinary courage while pursuing his collegiate football career.
Achievement
For his courageous battle against cancer while continuing his football career, Culpepper was honored with Syracuse's Jim DaRin Courage Award, recognizing his resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Achievement
For his courageous battle against cancer while continuing his football career, Culpepper was honored with Syracuse's Jim DaRin Courage Award, recognizing his resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Career
In his senior year, Culpepper had his best season, starting five games at quarterback and completing 94 of 190 passes for 1,028 yards and nine touchdowns, finishing his career with 30 total games played.
Career
In his senior year, Culpepper had his best season, starting five games at quarterback and completing 94 of 190 passes for 1,028 yards and nine touchdowns, finishing his career with 30 total games played.
Education
After football, Culpepper earned a master's degree in 2021, then enrolled at Stetson University College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2024, building a second career as an attorney at Morgan & Morgan.
Education
After football, Culpepper earned a master's degree in 2021, then enrolled at Stetson University College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2024, building a second career as an attorney at Morgan & Morgan.
Rex Culpepper passed away
