Alabama dismisses DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. after second arrest
CBS Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. was dismissed from the football program following a second arrest involving threats made against a police officer online.
- Kirkpatrick allegedly posted threatening messages and a photo of a University of Alabama police officer and his family on Facebook, leading to misdemeanor charges of doxing and harassing communications.
- He was initially arrested last year on charges including reckless endangerment, attempting to elude, and speeding, resulting in a suspension for the remainder of the 2025 season before returning in the spring.
- Kirkpatrick also faces a separate misdemeanor charge for leaving the scene of an accident last June.
- A third-year defensive back and son of former Alabama All-American Dre Kirkpatrick Sr., he played in 28 games over three years, recording 17 tackles.
