The Jefferson County, Alabama coroner’s office on Friday announced that Burnett had died with a listed time of death logged as Wednesday evening, FOX54 in Alabama reported.
The news comes two days after the university on Wednesday initially reported Burnett had passed away before issuing a retraction hours later when family members told an Alabama TV station that he was still alive.
Burnett suffered the injury while covering a kickoff return during a game against rival Alabama State. While charging toward the Hornets’ returner, he got lost among a pile of players and seemingly collided with another player, causing the injury.
A crowdfunding effort was later set up to assist with medical expenses. Burnett appeared in seven games during the 2024 season with Alabama A&M.
