Tragedy struck the Alabama A&M football team as linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. passed away after suffering a head injury during a game against Alabama State University in October. The Jefferson County coroner confirmed his death on Wednesday evening. The 20-year-old redshirt freshman had joined the team over the summer after transferring from Grambling State. Initial reports of his death came from a family member, leading to a retraction by the athletic department later that day. Before his college career, Burnett had received accolades for his performance at Mayfair High School in Lakewood, California. The news of his passing has shocked the college football community, as Burnett was a promising young talent. The Alabama A&M athletic department has not released further details about the incident or plans for honoring Burnett’s memory. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the risks associated with contact sports and the importance of athlete safety measures.
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Coroner reports death of ex-Mayfair High School football player – Daily News
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