The historically Black college's athletic director praised the student-athlete as 'a remarkable young man whose positive energy, leadership, and compassion left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.'
Alabama A&M officials said they were advised by an immediate family member Tuesday evening of Burnett's passing. The school informed the community of his death as requested by that family member.
The university retracted its earlier news release, apologized, and issued a new statement, expressing regret for disseminating false information.
Tributes rolled in Wednesday morning shortly after Alabama A&M's athletic department announced the death of a Southern California native who suffered severe injuries in a football game last month.
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