Medrick Burnett Jr., a student at Alabama A&M, died on Wednesday night after suffering a head injury playing in a football game in October.

Jefferson County Deputy Coroner AJ Clifton confirmed the tragic news to The Athletic on Friday.

During the Magic City Classic on October 26, the freshman linebacker sustained a head injury as the Bulldogs faced a 27-19 defeat against their in-state rival, Alabama State.

Clifton chose not to provide additional details to The Athletic, but a press release is anticipated later today.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Alabama A&M University community is mourning the heartbreaking

loss of Medrick Burnett Jr., a freshman linebacker, who passed away on Wednesday night due to complications from a head injury sustained during a football game in October.

Jefferson County Deputy Coroner AJ Clifton confirmed the devastating news to The Athletic on Friday.

Burnett, a promising student-athlete, suffered the injury during the Magic City Classic on October 26.

The Bulldogs faced their in-state rival, Alabama State, in the highly anticipated matchup, which ended in a 27-19 defeat.

The injury, sustained during one of the most cherished traditions in HBCU football, marked the beginning of a deeply challenging time for Burnett, his family, and the Alabama A&M community.

Though Deputy Coroner Clifton did not provide further details, a press release is expected later today to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding Burnett’s passing.

Alabama A&M University, fellow students, teammates, and fans have expressed their profound sorrow at the loss of a talented young man who was full of potential and passion for the game.

Burnett’s family and loved ones have asked for privacy during this difficult time as they process their grief.

The university has announced plans to honor Burnett’s memory in the coming weeks.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Medrick Burnett Jr.’s family, friends, teammates, and the entire Alabama A&M community as they navigate this tragic loss.