Alabama A&M football player dies after injury at Magic City Classic

Alabama A&M football player dies after injury at Magic City Classic

Video above: A recap of the Magic City ClassicAn Alabama A&M football player who was injured at the Magic City Classic died Tuesday night. This is according to information from AAMU Athletics. “Our Bulldog family is heartbroken by the loss of Medrick Burnett Jr. today,” said Dr. Alabama A&M athletics director Paul A. Bryant in a statement. “Medrick was more than an exceptional athlete; he was a remarkable young man whose positive energy, leadership and compassion left an indelible impression on all who knew him. Although words cannot adequately express our grief, we are humbled by the strength of his family,” who stood by his side throughout this unimaginable ordeal. “We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to Medrick’s parents, siblings and loved ones. We also offer our heartfelt support to his teammates, coaches and the entire Alabama A&M community as they mourn this loss. In this moment of grief, we come together to honor Medrick’s legacy and celebrate the light he brought into our lives. May we all draw strength from one another during this difficult time. “Medrick Burnett Jr. will forever be remembered as a Bulldog. His spirit will remain an inspiration to all of us, reminding us of the importance of unity, resilience and love.” Medrick Burnett Jr. was a linebacker in his first season at A&M. According to AAMU, he appeared in seven games this season. He was injured during the game and was carried off the field on a stretcher. He was later taken to hospital for treatment. WVTM 13 is working to confirm his injury and cause of death. No information about memorial services has been released. This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay up to date on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.

Video above: A recap of the Magic City Classic

An Alabama A&M football player who was injured at the Magic City Classic died Tuesday night.

That’s according to AAMU Athletics.

“Today our Bulldog family is heartbroken by the loss of Medrick Burnett Jr.,” said Dr. Alabama A&M athletics director Paul A. Bryant in a statement. “Medrick was more than an exceptional athlete; he was a remarkable young man whose positive energy, leadership and compassion left an indelible impression on all who knew him. Although words cannot adequately express our grief, we are impressed by the strength of his family, who stood by him throughout this unimaginable ordeal.

“We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to Medrick’s parents, siblings and loved ones. We also offer our heartfelt support to his teammates, coaches and the entire Alabama A&M community as they mourn this loss. In this moment of grief we come.” Together we honor Medrick’s legacy and celebrate the light he brought into our lives. May we all draw strength from one another as we navigate this difficult time.

“Medrick Burnett Jr. will forever be remembered as a Bulldog. His spirit will remain an inspiration to us all, reminding us of the importance of unity, resilience and love.”

Medrick Burnett Jr. was a linebacker in his first season at A&M. According to AAMU, he appeared in seven games this season.

He was injured during the game and was carried off the field on a stretcher. He was later taken to hospital for treatment.

WVTM 13 is working to confirm his injury and cause of death.

No information about memorial services has been released.

This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay up to date on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it Here.

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