Alabama A&M Football Player Medrick Burnett Jr.’s Status Clarified After Initial Misreport of Death

In a dramatic and confusing sequence of events, Alabama A&M University initially announced the death of their redshirt freshman linebacker, Medrick Burnett Jr., only to later correct the statement and confirm that he is alive and hospitalized.

The confusion arose when the university released a statement on Wednesday indicating that Burnett Jr. had passed away due to a head injury he sustained during an October game. However, this announcement was swiftly followed by a correction from the university, stating that Burnett Jr. was actually still hospitalized and fighting for his recovery.

According to reports, Medrick Burnett Jr. remains in stable condition at UAB Hospital, where he has been receiving treatment for his life-threatening injury. The initial misreport sparked widespread confusion and concern among the university community and fans.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office had initially been involved, but their role was rendered unnecessary once it was clarified that Burnett Jr. was still alive. The university has since apologized for the mistake and is focusing on supporting Burnett Jr. and his family during this challenging time.