University of Alabama Investigating Alleged Incident Involving Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.

We have received reports of an alleged incident over the bye weekend involving Alabama safety Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.

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The University of Alabama has declined to provide specifics about the incident, but confirmed that an investigation is underway. The university has released a statement on Kirkpatrick: "We are aware of an incident involving Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. and are working to gather more information," the statement read.

Update: According to jail records, Kirkpatrick was booked into Tuscaloosa County Jail at noon on Saturday. He has been charged with three counts of reckless endangerment, one count of attempting to elude, and speeding. A spokesperson from the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office confirmed Kirkpatrick's arrest and that he was released on bond. They have also released Kirtkpatrick's mugshot, which has been attached below.

Kirkpatrick, a 5-foot-11, 202-pound safety, was a three-star defensive back prospect in the state of Alabama, who signed with Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide as a member of the Tide's 2024 recruiting class. He committed to the University of Alabama in August 2023, and he is the son of former Alabama and Cincinnati Bengals safety Dre Kirkpatrick.

Kirkpatrick Jr. has appeared in eight games for Alabama in the 2025 season, totaling nine tackles. He also has a tackle for loss and one forced fumble on the season, with both coming in Alabama's 73-0 win over ULM. On Alabama's depth chart, he's listed as the backup to starter Keon Sabb at strong safety.

Kirkpatrick is still listed on Alabama's online football roster as of Sunday morning. Stay tuned to Tide 100.9 and the Tuscaloosa Thread for more details on this developing situation.

Wyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball. For more Crimson Tide coverage, follow Wyatt on X (Formerly known as Twitter) at @FultonW_.