University of Alabama defensive back Dre…
Son of former NFL star and University of Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. was arrested over the weekend during the Crimson Tide’s bye week.
Kirkpatrick Jr. was booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail on Saturday for three counts of reckless endangerment, one rely of trying to elude and rushing, jail information obtained by AL.com revealed.
The sophomore defenseman was later launched on $1,500 bond hours after being arrested.
Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. — the son of former NFL standout Dre Kirkpatrick — was arrested over the weekend during the Tide’s bye week. Tuscaloosa County Jail
The investigation is being dealt with by the University of Alabama Police Department.
Authorities had not launched particulars about the circumstances of Kirkpatrick’s arrest.
“We are aware of an incident involving Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. and are working to gather more details at this time,” a University of Alabama athletics spokesperson told the outlet.
Kirkpatrick Jr. is the son of former Alabama standout and All-American Dre Kirkpatrick Sr., who performed for the Crimson Tide under legendary school soccer coach Nick Saban from 2009 to 2011.
The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Kirkpatrick Sr., now 36, with the seventeenth total choose in the first spherical of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick during a recreation on Nov. 15, 2020. Getty Images
Kirkpatrick Jr. of the Alabama Crimson Tide before their recreation against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Getty Images
He was launched by the Bengals in 2020 after eight seasons and later signed with the Arizona Cardinals.
Kirkpatrick Sr. then signed with the San Francisco 49ers but was launched in November 2021.
The NFL veteran and former Crimson Tide alumn adopted in his footsteps when he joined Alabama’s program last yr.
Kirkpatrick Jr. performed in 13 video games last yr and suited up for all eight video games this season, according to the college’s web site.
Kirkpatrick Jr. has notched 9 tackles, a deal with for loss, and one compelled fumble this season.
Alabama sits at 7-1 total and 5-0 in the SEC, second in the convention.
The Crimson Tide is set to host LSU next weekend as it seeks its eighth victory and sixth in the SEC.
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