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Alabama A&M Says Linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. ‘Remains Alive’ Despite School Announcing His Death

After suffering a blow to the head during a football game vs. Alabama St. on October 26, redshirt freshman football player Medrick Burnett was hospitalized and pronounced dead by his school Alabama A&M on Wednesday, November 27.

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However, now the university is retracting their original statement as the update is Burnett remains alive on life support.

"Our staff acted accordingly to the wishes of the family member to inform the A&M community and beyond of this unfortunate occurrence," the school's athletic department said in a statement Wednesday evening. "Upon hearing from a representative from UAB Hospital this afternoon, we learned that he remains alive."

"We express our immediate regret for disseminating false information. However, we hold complete joy in knowing that Medrick remains in stable condition."

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A statement on the gofundme.com page, that Burnett's sister Dominece James created, read: "Please pray he is having a tough time but we are holding on til the very end. God give us strength so we can keep the faith."

This is good news considering that there is still hope for the 20-year-old young man from Lakewood, California, who had transferred from Grambling State this past summer.

Alabama A&M linebacker #51 Medrick Burnett Jr.

The outpouring of support has been felt as teammates, coaches, and fans of Burnett have reached out ever since the tragic injury took place.