Alabama A&M Regrets the Death Announcement of Medrick Burnett Jr. When He Is Still Alive

Football player Medrick Burnett Jr. of Alabama A&M is still alive and in the hospital following a head injury he suffered during a game last month. The institution had previously said that Burnett had died at the age of 20.

As said by Alabama A&M to TMZ Sports: “We retract the news of the passing of Medrick Burnette Jr, that was originally advised by an immediate family member on Tuesday evening. Our staff acted accordingly to the wishes of the family member to inform the A&M community and beyond of this unfortunate occurrence.” “Upon hearing from a representative from UAB hospital this afternoon, we learned that he remains alive. We express our immediate regret for disseminating false information however, we hold complete joy in knowing that Medrick remains in stable condition.”

Medrick Burnett Jr.’s family issues statement

On the first day of the announcement, Dr. Paul A. Bryant, athletic director, described Burnett as a “remarkable young man whose positive energy, leadership, and compassion left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.”

In the late-October game between Alabama A&M and Alabama State, Burnett, who transferred from Grambling State, sustained a serious head injury in a collision.

Dominece James, Burnett’s sister, started a GoFundMe for her younger brother at the time, claiming that Medrick, who had just turned 20, had multiple brain bleeds and edema.

James stated: “He had to have a tube to drain to relieve the pressure, and after 2 days of severe pressure, we had to opt for a craniotomy, which was the last resort to help try to save his life,” 

As of Wednesday, $27,000 has been raised, with former Grambling State football coach Hue Jackson contributing $1,000.

Prior to the terrible event, Burnett Jr., a native of California, played in seven games this season.

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