HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. remains in hospital with a head wound suffered during a game in October, the school said hours after announcing his death.

The athletic department sent a retraction Wednesday regarding the status of Burnett, who was injured in a game against Alabama State on Oct. 26. The second statement said the first news of Burnett’s death Tuesday evening “came from an immediate family member.” “

“Our staff acted in accordance with the family member’s wishes to inform the A&M community and beyond of this unfortunate event,” the Wednesday evening statement said. “When we heard from a UAB Hospital representative this afternoon, we learned that he is still alive.

“We immediately regret having spread false information. However, we are completely pleased to know that Medrick remains in stable condition.”

A statement on Burnett’s gofundme.com page Wednesday said: “Please pray that he is struggling, but we will persevere to the end. God give us strength so that we can keep the faith.”

The redshirt freshman from Lakewood, California, joined the Alabama A&M team this summer after starting his college career at Grambling State.

Burnett played in seven games and made five tackles, including three against Austin Peay.