HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Medrick Burnett Jr., a linebacker for Alabama A&M, was seriously injured during the Magic City Classic in October and is currently hospitalized. His family has reported that he remains in critical condition following a head-on collision during the game.
According to updates shared via a GoFundMe campaign organized by his sister, Dominece James, Burnett suffered multiple brain bleeds and brain swelling that required significant medical interventions, including a craniotomy to relieve pressure in his brain. The young athlete, who recently turned 20, has played in seven games this season after transferring from Grambling State.
Although initial reports suggested Burnett had passed away, Alabama A&M University retracted that statement after confirming with his family and the UAB hospital that he is still alive. The university’s athletics department issued an apology for the misleading information, expressing relief that Burnett is in stable condition.
The GoFundMe campaign has raised over $26,000 to support his family during this challenging time. Burnett’s mother, Denise Burnett, stated that a more comprehensive update will be shared when the time is appropriate.
In these difficult times, the community’s support for Medrick Burnett Jr. highlights the power of solidarity and hope as his family faces this unprecedented challenge.
As the situation develops, many are holding onto hope for his recovery and the opportunity for him to return to the football field, underscoring the resilience of athletes and the strength of their communities.