BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A tragic loss has struck the Alabama A&M University football community as 20-year-old linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. has died following a head injury sustained during a game in October.
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The Jefferson County coroner confirmed Burnett’s death occurred on Wednesday evening. The injury, which ultimately proved fatal, was sustained during the annual Magic City Classic against Alabama State University on October 26.
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Confusion Over Initial Announcement
Alabama A&M’s athletic department initially announced Burnett’s passing on Wednesday morning but later issued a retraction.
The second statement clarified that the premature announcement was based on information from Burnett’s immediate family received Tuesday evening.
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A Promising Career Cut Short
Burnett, a redshirt freshman from Lakewood, California, joined Alabama A&M’s football team in the summer of 2023 after beginning his college career at Grambling State University. He was playing his first season with the Bulldogs at the time of the injury.
The university community and fans mourn the loss of a young athlete whose promising career and life were tragically cut short.
Unanswered Questions
Attempts to reach the Alabama A&M athletic department for additional comment on Friday morning were unsuccessful.
