Alabama dismisses Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. after arrest
By The BriefBrief
Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said Tuesday that defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. had been dismissed from the team after his second arrest in a year. Kirkpatrick was arrested Friday on charges related to allegedly doxxing and harassing a University of Alabama police officer who arrested him in 2025. DeBoer said Kirkpatrick did not meet the standards he set for the team.
WHO:Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer
WHAT:DeBoer announced that defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. was dismissed from Alabama's football program.
WHEN:Oct 27, 2026
WHERE:Tuscaloosa, USA
WHY:DeBoer said Kirkpatrick did not live up to the standards and expectations he set for the team.
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