Medrick Burnett Jr., a linebacker for Alabama A&M University, passed away on November 27, 2024, after suffering a head injury during a game against Alabama State on October 26, part of the annual Magic City Classic. The 20-year-old from Lakewood, California, had transferred to Alabama A&M from Grambling State earlier in the year and had played in seven games during the season. His death followed weeks of medical care after the injury, which ultimately proved fatal. Burnett was remembered for his leadership and positive energy on and off the field. His high school alma mater, Mayfair High in Lakewood, as well as his teammates and the broader Alabama A&M community, expressed their condolences, highlighting the deep loss they felt.