Alabama A&M football player Medrick Barnett died from complications from head trauma after a head-on collision with another player during an Oct. 26 game.
Burnett, 20, was taken from the front during a game against Alabama State and was taken to the hospital. A month after the fight, he said: died From his injury daily mail Reported.
Shortly after being admitted to the hospital, Barnett was reported to be in stable condition. However, he suffered “several cerebral hemorrhages and swelling of the brain.” said his sister Domines; “He had to have a tube put in to relieve the pressure and after two days of severe compression we were forced to opt for craniotomy, which was the last step to save his life. “It was a means of,” she added.
The school released a statement mourning the loss of the redshirt freshman.
“Today, our Bulldog family is saddened by the loss of Medrick Barnett Jr.,” Alabama A&M Athletics Director Dr. Paul A. Bryant said in a statement. “Medrick was more than just an extraordinary athlete. He was a remarkable young man whose positive energy, leadership and compassion left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.”
“Words cannot adequately express our sadness, and we are humbled by the strength of his family who stood by his side throughout this unimaginable ordeal,” the statement added.
Barnett's family GoFundMe page This is to help the family with medical and housing costs.
“Medrick Barnett Jr. will forever be remembered as a Bulldog. His spirit will continue to inspire all of us and remind us of the importance of unity, resilience and love.” Team said in a statement.
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