Medrick Burnett Jr., a 20-year-old linebacker from Alabama A&M University, tragically died following a head injury sustained during a football game against Alabama State University.
The coroner reported Medrick Burnett's official time of death as Wednesday evening, but Alabama A&M initially announced his passing based on information from a family member.
Burnett was in his first season at Alabama A&M after transferring from Grambling State University and had made a notable impact, playing in seven games.
In the Magic City Classic, which took place on October 26, Burnett suffered a severe head injury, highlighting the risks associated with contact sports.
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