Alabama A&M Football Player Medrick Burnett Jr. Dies at 20 Following October Head Injury

The linebacker succumbed to severe brain injuries sustained during the Magic City Classic, a month after undergoing intensive medical care.

Medrick Burnett Jr., a redshirt freshman linebacker for Alabama A&M, died on Wednesday evening, a month after suffering a head-on collision during a game against Alabama State on October 26.
The injury resulted in multiple brain bleeds and swelling, requiring emergency procedures, including a craniotomy, to relieve pressure on his brain.
Alabama A&M initially announced Burnett's death on Wednesday morning based on information from a family member, but retracted the statement hours later after learning he was still alive; he was pronounced dead later that evening.
Burnett's family launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover medical and housing expenses, raising over $50,000 of its $100,000 goal as of Friday.
The 20-year-old Lakewood, California native had transferred to Alabama A&M from Grambling State and appeared in seven games during the 2024 season.