Dre Kirkpatrick Jr is an American college football defensive back for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. He is the son of former NFL cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick.
Early life and high school
Kirkpatrick played high school football for Gadsden High School in Gadsden, Alabama where he developed as a defensive back and became a Division I recruit. He received attention and offers from multiple programs before ultimately committing to Alabama.[1][2]
College career
Kirkpatrick joined Alabama as part of its 2024 recruiting class. He has been part of the team’s defensive back group and appeared in 8 games during the 2025 season, working as reserve defensive back and special teams. Kirkpatrick had 9 total tackles, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, and a pass breakup against Georgia. He was suspended for the last seven games of the 2025 season after he was arrested in November.[3][4]
Personal life
He is the son of former NFL and Alabama cornerback, Dre Kirkpatrick, who played in the league for several seasons. He is the first and only legacy recruit of Alabama Coach Nick Saban.[5][6][7]
References
- ^ “Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. Safety Recruiting Profile – ESPN”. www.espn.com. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ^ Donaldson, Maxwell (August 18, 2023). “Gadsden City football’s Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. Picks Alabama, over Auburn, Arkansas, Missouri”. Gadsden Times. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ^ Kelly, Nick (March 10, 2026). “Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. working to ‘build the trust’ of Alabama teammates after 2025 suspension”. www.al.com. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ^ Rodek, Mike. “Alabama safety returns to practice after suspension ended his 2025 season”. 247sports.com. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ^ Murray, Jack. “Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., Son of NFL CB, Commits to Alabama; Saban’s 1st Legacy Recruit”. Bleacher Report. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ^ Backus, Will (August 18, 2023). “Alabama football recruiting: Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. Commits to Crimson Tide, follows in father’s footsteps”. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ^ Alvarez, Nick (August 18, 2023). “Saban lands his 1st legacy Alabama commit, adds Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. To 2024 class”. Retrieved April 25, 2026.