BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama A&M football player Medrick Burnett, Jr. has passed away. A report from Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Matt Angelo stated Medrick Burnett Jr. died at UAB Hospital Wednesday evening at 5:43 p.m.

Burnett, 20, was pronounced dead on Wednesday at 5:43pm, according to a coroner's report. Earlier that morning, Alabama A&M had announced Burnett's death, but the press release was later retracted after the university learned that he was still alive and on life support.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office said Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. has died from injuries received in the Magic City Classic last month. Burnett, 20, was pronounced dead Wednesday at 5:43 p.m., the coroner’s office said.