Alabama A&M Linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. Remains Hospitalized with Head Injury
Huntsville, Ala. — Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. remains hospitalized with a head injury suffered in an October game, the school said hours after announcing that he had died.
Initial Statement Corrected
The athletic department sent out a retraction Wednesday on the status of Burnett, who was injured in a game against Alabama State on October 26. The second statement said that the initial news of Burnett’s death came “from 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,” Wednesday evening’s statement said. “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.”
About Medrick Burnett Jr.
The redshirt freshman from Mayfair High School of Lakewood, California, joined Alabama A&M’s team over the summer after starting his college career at Grambling State.
Burnett played in seven games and made five tackles, including three against Austin Peay.
Before beginning his college career, Burnett received an honorable mention for the Long Beach Press-Telegram Football Dream Team for the 2022 season.
Family’s Plea for Prayers
A statement on the gofundme.com page for Burnett said Wednesday: “Please pray he is having a tough time but we are holding on til the very end. God give us strength so we can keep the faith.”
Conclusion
The tragic incident highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it with the public. While the initial statement was later corrected, the family and friends of Medrick Burnett Jr. are still going through a difficult time. The university and the community are holding on to hope for his recovery and well-being.
FAQs
Q: Who is Medrick Burnett Jr.?
A: Medrick Burnett Jr. is a redshirt freshman linebacker for Alabama A&M University.
Q: When did Burnett suffer the head injury?
A: Burnett suffered the head injury in a game against Alabama State on October 26.
Q: Why did the university initially announce Burnett’s death?
A: The university initially announced Burnett’s death based on information provided by an immediate family member.
Q: What is the current condition of Burnett?
A: According to the university, Burnett remains hospitalized with a head injury, but in stable condition.
