Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. Suspended Following Misdemeanor Arrest

University of Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. was arrested on two misdemeanor charges on Friday, October 23, 2026, leading to his suspension from the Crimson Tide ahead of their game against Texas A&M.

Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. Suspended Following Friday Arrest

Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. faces two misdemeanor charges of harassing communications and doxing, according to court documents cited by USA Today. The arrest occurred on Friday, October 23, 2026. This happened just one day before Alabama confirmed the player’s suspension for a violation of team rules.

Court records obtained by WBRC 6 News detailed the two misdemeanor counts. AL.com reported that Kirkpatrick had his bond set at $300 per charge, bringing his total bond to $600. Under Alabama law, doxing involves electronically publishing or providing another person’s personal identifying information. This is done with the intent that others will use it to harass or harm them, resulting in actual harassment or harm, as outlined by On3.

Kalen DeBoer Addresses Defensive Back Absence

Speaking at the Birmingham Monday Morning Quarterback Club ahead of the Crimson Tide’s bye week, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer addressed the status of the third-year defensive back.

He’s not with us. We have an expectation and standard in our program, and the team rules, and things that go along with that. There’s still some details that I’m trying to understand, but it’s enough to where we know that’s not how we operate.

Kalen DeBoer, Alabama Head Coach, via On3

Kirkpatrick missed Saturday’s victory against Texas A&M at Bryant-Denny Stadium after being declared out less than two hours before kickoff. The win snapped a two-game skid for Alabama. It lifted the team to a 5-2 record on the season before their bye week. Nick Kelly and Carol Robinson of AL.com initially reported the Friday arrest details before the team confirmed the suspension.

Second Team Suspension Compounds Legal Issues

This development marks the second suspension of Kirkpatrick’s career in Tuscaloosa. The son of former Crimson Tide first-round pick and All-American cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick Sr., the junior defensive back is a 3-star prospect who was part of the 2024 recruiting class.

Court documents cited by USA Today indicate that Kirkpatrick is dealing with off-field legal issues stemming from a leaving scene accident prior to the season. He also faces the recent doxing and harassing communications charges. His court appearance for that traffic incident is scheduled for November 18, 2026, after previous hearing dates were delayed numerous times from an initial August 20 setting. The ticket describes him as having unlawfully operated a motor vehicle in Tuscaloosa County.

Defender Faces Jeopardy with Program After Second Suspension

The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported that no additional information regarding his arrest was available from official records at the time. Jake Boico noted that the defender’s future with the program is in serious jeopardy following this second suspension.

Any student conduct matter would be addressed through the University’s student disciplinary process. Privacy laws limit our ability to share information regarding individual student conduct cases.

University of Alabama Spokesperson, via WBRC 6 News

Through eight weeks of the regular season, Kirkpatrick has recorded 4 total tackles and a forced fumble as part of his career statistics. There’s still some details that I’m trying to understand, but it’s enough to where we know that’s not how we operate, DeBoer said.