Alabama A&M announced Wednesday that redshirt freshman linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. has died.
“Today, our Bulldog family is heartbroken by the loss of Medrick Burnett Jr.,” stated athletics director Dr. Paul A. Bryant. “Medrick was more than an exceptional athlete; he was a remarkable young man whose positive energy, leadership, and compassion left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him. While words cannot adequately express our grief, we are humbled by the strength of his family, who stood by his side throughout this unimaginable ordeal.” (RELATED: North Carolina Fires Head Coach Mack Brown After Mediocre Season)
WAFF 48 originally reported Burnett’s death Tuesday, one month after suffering a severe head injury during the Bulldogs’ 27-19 defeat Oct. 26 against Alabama State. Dominece James, the sister of Burnett, launched a GoFundMe page a few days following his…
