# Alabama dismisses defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr from team after being arrested for second time

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/alabama-dismisses-defensive-back-dre-kirkpatrick-jr-from-team-after-being-arrested-for-second-time/
- Published: 2026-10-28T00:13:52+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T01:26:30+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/alabama-dismisses-defensive-back-dre-kirkpatrick-jr-team-arrested-second-time
- Topics: Football, Sport, World

## Key points

- Alabama have dismissed Dre Kirkpatrick Jr after his second arrest in a year.
- The latest allegations involve harassment and sharing an officer’s family photo.
- He played seven games this season and recorded five tackles.

## Summary

Alabama have dismissed defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr after his second arrest in a year. Coach Kalen DeBoer said Kirkpatrick did not meet the standards expected of players, making the decision after gathering more information.

Kirkpatrick was arrested on Friday over allegations that he harassed and doxxed the University of Alabama police officer who arrested him in 2025. Police records allege he sent the officer abusive messages and posted a photograph of the officer and his family on Facebook. He had previously been suspended for the final seven games of last season, then returned to the team in spring; this season, he played in all seven games, recording five tackles.

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