Alabama dismisses CB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. after arrest for doxxing, harassing police officer
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Key Points:
- Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. has been dismissed from the team following his arrest for doxxing and harassing a police officer, as announced by coach Kalen DeBoer.
- Kirkpatrick Jr. had been suspended prior to Alabama’s game against Texas A&M due to the incident involving threatening texts and posting the officer’s family photo on social media.
- The officer involved had previously arrested Kirkpatrick Jr. in 2025 for reckless endangerment, attempting to elude police, and speeding, leading to an earlier suspension last season.
- Kirkpatrick Jr. is also facing a misdemeanor charge from June 2026 for leaving the scene of an accident.
- Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., son of former NFL player Dre Kirkpatrick Sr., joined Alabama in 2024 as a second-string defensive back.
