Hoffman was a fan of former Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead, who developed a friendship with the young fan. The entire Huskers team and fanbase rallied around Hoffman after hearing his story ...

and inspiration," the Nebraska Huskers X account stated. "We are heartbroken by his loss and send all our love to the Hoffman family." "Love you buddy," Rex Burkhead said on X. "Tell Jesus we say ...

Jack was a passionate Nebraska football fan, and shortly after his diagnosis he struck up a friendship with Huskers running back and future NFL player Rex Burkhead. The nation was introduced to ...

Jack's favorite player was Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead ... In late 2011, when the Cornhuskers trailed Ohio State by three touchdowns, Burkhead fired up some of his teammates by mentioning ...

Jack Hoffman, a Nebraska Cornhuskers superfan battling ... In the midst of all of it, he started up a friendship with running back Rex Burkhead. The two, along with Hoffman’s family, later ...

Hoffman formed a friendship with Rex Burkhead, a Nebraska running back from 2009 to 2012. Weeks before Burkhead was drafted into the NFL, Jack received an invite to the Huskers’ spring game from ...

Jack Hoffman, a beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers superfan ... organized a meeting with Jack's favorite player: running back Rex Burkhead. More Football: Quinn Ewers Declares For NFL Draft: 5 Teams ...