Officials at Alabama A&M announced the death of football player Medrick Burnett Jr., who suffered a head injury during a game four weeks ago. However, his family stated that he remains in the hospital. Burnett, a redshirt freshman linebacker, played in seven games this season after transferring from Grambling. He was injured during the Magic City Classic game against Alabama State. The university expressed their sorrow for the loss of Burnett, praising him for his positive energy and leadership. Burnett’s family and former high school also offered their condolences. Alabama A&M has one more game this season against Florida A&M. The university’s initial announcement about Burnett’s death has been deleted, and they have not provided further comment. The situation is still developing, and updates will be given as more information becomes available.
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