Alabama A&M announced the death of redshirt freshman linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. on Wednesday.

“Today our Bulldog family is heartbroken by the loss of Medrick Burnett Jr.,” said Athletics Director Dr. Paul A. Bryant. “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.

WAFF 48 reported that Burnett died Tuesday, a month after he suffered an injury in the Bulldogs’ 27-19 loss to Alabama State on Oct. 26. His sister Dominece James set up a GoFundMe days after the initial injury, saying he was injured in intensive care and had experienced “multiple brain bleeds and brain swelling.”

Burnett played in seven games for Alabama A&M this season and had five total tackles.

The Lakewood, California native was completing his first full year in the program after transferring here from Grambling State. He had followed Cedric Thornton, who was Grambling State’s defensive coordinator, before returning to his alma mater and joining the Bulldogs’ staff in the offseason.

“We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to Medrick’s parents, siblings and loved ones,” the school’s statement said Wednesday. “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. Everyone draws strength from one another as we navigate this difficult time.”