Alabama A&M University is mourning the death of football player Medrick Burnett Jr., who passed away at the age of 20 after suffering a head injury during a game in October. The young linebacker was playing in his first season with the team when the tragic incident occurred during the Magic City Classic against Alabama State University. The Jefferson County coroner has confirmed his death, stating that Burnett’s official time of death was on Wednesday evening.
Originally announced by the Alabama A&M athletic department on Wednesday morning, news of Burnett’s death was later retracted, with the department citing that the initial report came from a family member the night before. Burnett, a redshirt freshman from California, had joined the team over the summer after transferring from Grambling State.
Throughout his short time with the team, Burnett played in seven games and accumulated five tackles, including three against Austin Peay State University. The sudden and unexpected loss has left the Alabama A&M community in shock, with many expressing their condolences and support for Burnett’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Alabama A&M University and the football team are working to honor Burnett’s memory and provide support to those affected by his passing. The circumstances surrounding his death are still under investigation, but the focus now is on remembering and celebrating the life of a promising young athlete taken too soon.
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