As per the source, Rex Culpepper, son of NFL veteran Brad Culpepper, died following a tragic accident.
Rex O. Culpepper, born on August 17, 1997, in Tampa, Florida, was a dedicated athlete and accomplished student who made his mark as a quarterback at Syracuse University.
A Tampa native, he attended Plant High School, where he was a standout quarterback and two-time captain.
Ranked among the top quarterbacks in Florida, he passed for over 2,100 yards and 21 touchdowns in his high school career.
He enrolled at Syracuse in 2016, redshirting his first year. He appeared in 30 games throughout his college career, including 16 at quarterback, and achieved 1546 passing yards and 11 touchdowns.
Notably, he switched positions to tight end during the 2018 season before returning to quarterback, showcasing his commitment to the team.
He earned multiple SU Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and ACC Honor Roll selections and received the inaugural Jim DaRin Courage Award after successfully battling testicular cancer in 2018.
Apart from football, he also served as an attorney.
Football Community Is Mourning The Tragic Death Of Rex Culpepper
Rex Culpepper, a former standout quarterback, passed away in March 2026 following a dirt bike accident at the age of 28.
His former teammate Eric Dungey took to his official Instagram handle and shared a photo of Rex writing,
“RIP Rexy. A guy who had zero fear and truly lived life to the fullest. Thanks for all the memories brother.”
Eric Dungey
Wake Up Call with Dan Tortora, a broadcasting and media production company, wrote,
WakeUpCall will begin early this MON, MAR 16, at 8:30amET as DT honors his friend, Rex Culpepper, HB Plant (Tampa) & Syracuse Orange QB alum, after his untimely passing: youtube.com/wakeupcalldt, facebook.com/wakeupcalldt, wakeupcalldt.podbean.com
Wake Up Call with Dan Tortora
Clinton Elmore, who works at the Chicago Fire Department, took to the comment section and sent prayers to Rex’s family.
Prayers and condolences for the family.
Clinton Elmore
Nichola Timeless Murphy, who worked with Rex at M&M, wrote,
OMG! Not Rex! I worked with him at M&M!!
Nichola Timeless Murphy
Randy Harris, who works at Knockout Radio.com, sent prayers to Rex’s parents, Brad and Monica Culpepper.
Nora Dorsett from Palmetto, Florida, wrote,
So sad Praying for them. I lost my oldest son 8 years ago and the loss never goes away.
Nora Dorsett
Other close ones and relatives have offered their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to Rex’s family to stay strong in this difficult time.
He will always be remembered for his unforgettable contributions as a football player and attorney.
The funeral service schedule will soon be revealed by his family. Rest in Peace, Rex Culpepper.
