Alabama A&M soccer linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. has handed away at 20 years outdated after struggling a extreme head harm throughout a sport final month.

In accordance with native officers, he died at 5:43 PM Wednesday night at UAB Hospital.

Burnett Jr. was concerned within the collision throughout A&M’s matchup with Alabama State on Oct. 26 — someday earlier than his birthday. He obtained therapy within the ICU … and in keeping with his sister, had a number of mind bleeds and swelling.

“He needed to have a tube to empty to alleviate the strain, and after 2 days of extreme strain, we needed to go for a craniotomy, which was the final resort to assist attempt to save his life, Dominece James stated following the on-field harm.

A GoFundMe was set as much as assist Burnett Jr.’s household … and greater than $48,000 has been raised.

Alabama A&M printed — and later retracted — an announcement asserting Burnett Jr.’s demise Wednesday morning … claiming it was notified of the tragic information from an “fast” member of the family the night time prior.