Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. remains in the hospital

On November 28, 2024By Littum

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – An Alabama A&M linebacker who was carted off the field during the Magic City Classic in October remains in the hospital, his family says.

Medrick Burnett Jr., a redshirt freshman from California, was injured in a head-on collision during the game, according to a GoFundMe his sister Dominece James organized for him.

“He had multiple brain bleeds and brain swelling. He needed 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,” according to an update on GoFundMe. .

Burnett played in seven games this season. He transferred to Alabama A&M from Grambling State.

GoFundMe set up for Burnett reported that he turned 20 in October. More than $26,000 has been raised for his family.

On Wednesday morning, Alabama A&M University officials released a statement reporting that Burnett Jr. was dead. The statement has since been retracted.

After speaking with Burnett Jr.’s family, it was confirmed that he remains in hospital in Birmingham.

“When the time comes, we will issue a statement about what we have been through.” Burnett Jr.’s mother, Denise Burnett said.

Alabama A&M University Athletics released a new statement apologizing for “spreading false information.”

We are withdrawing the news of the death of Medrick Burnett Jr. back, which was initially notified by an immediate family member on Tuesday evening. Our staff acted in accordance with the family member’s wishes to inform the A&M community and beyond of this unfortunate incident. After hearing from a UAB hospital representative this afternoon, we learned he is still alive. We express our immediate regret for spreading false information, but we are completely happy to know that Medrick remains in stable condition.

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