Alabama Football Legacy Arrested in Tuscaloosa During Bye Week
During the recent bye week, Alabama football player Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. was arrested in Tuscaloosa, leading to multiple charges. The sophomore defensive back, originally from Gadsden, Alabama, was taken into custody at noon Saturday.
Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.’s Arrest Details
Kirkpatrick Jr. faces three counts of reckless endangerment, one count of attempting to elude, and a speeding violation. Jail records indicate that he was released on a $1,500 bond just an hour after his booking.
The specific circumstances surrounding his arrest remain unclear as of Sunday. The University of Alabama Police Department is conducting the investigation. Officials from both the police department and the university have yet to comment on the incident.
University Response
In response to the situation, a representative from UA athletics stated, “We are aware of an incident involving Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. and are working to gather more details at this time.”
Family Legacy in Alabama Football
Kirkpatrick Jr. comes from a football lineage. His father, Dre Kirkpatrick Sr., played under Coach Nick Saban at Alabama from 2009 to 2011. Following his college career, Kirkpatrick Sr. had stints in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals, and San Francisco 49ers.
Kirkpatrick Jr.’s Performance This Season
Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. is Saban’s first legacy commit and a three-star recruit from Gadsden City High School. He chose Alabama over finalists including Missouri, Arkansas, and Auburn. So far this season, he has participated in all eight games, contributing primarily as a reserve defensive back.
- Total tackles: 9
- Tackles for loss: 1
- Forced fumbles: 1
- Pass breakups: 1 (notably against Georgia)
Kirkpatrick Jr. has also contributed on special teams, making a consistent impact in his role on the field.
