Alabama dismisses defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. from the team following a recent arrest
(AP) — Alabama reserve defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. has been dismissed from the team in the wake of allegations he threatened a police officer who was involved in a previous arrest of Kirkpatrick last year.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has ended the tenure of reserve defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. following allegations he threatened a police officer who was involved in a prior arrest of Kirkpatrick last year. The junior was arrested on Friday, charged with misdemeanor doxing and harassing communications with the police. He was initially suspended for Alabama's win against Texas A&M on Saturday.
Coach Kalen DeBoer announced on Tuesday that Kirkpatrick would no longer be part of the program, stating he "did not live up to the standards and expectations" set for the team. According to documents from WBRC and The Tuscaloosa Thread, Kirkpatrick allegedly sent a profane message to an officer and posted a photo of the officer and his family on social media.
In a separate incident last year, Kirkpatrick faced a three-count charge of reckless endangerment and one count of attempted eluding and speeding, resulting in a suspension for the remainder of the 2025 season. Although he was allowed back onto the team last spring, he was charged in June with unlawfully operating a motor vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident.
Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., a son of former Alabama and NFL cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick Sr., had played in all seven games for Alabama this season.
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