The son of former NFL player and University of Alabama defensive back, Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., was taken into custody over the weekend during the Crimson Tide’s bye week.
Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. was booked in Tuscaloosa County Jail on Saturday, facing multiple charges, including three counts of reckless endangerment, one count of attempted eluding, and another for speeding, as reported by AL.com.
The sophomore was released a few hours later after posting bail set at $1,500.
The investigation is being handled by the University of Alabama Police Department. However, specific details surrounding the arrest have not been made public.
A spokesperson for the University of Alabama athletics stated, “We are aware of the incident involving Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. and are currently working to gather additional details.”
Kirkpatrick Jr. is following in the footsteps of his father, Dre Kirkpatrick Sr., a former All-American who played for Alabama under the iconic coach Nick Saban from 2009 to 2011.
Kirkpatrick Sr. was drafted 17th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft, where he played for eight seasons before signing with the Arizona Cardinals in 2020. He later joined the San Francisco 49ers but was released in November 2021.
In a move that echoes his father’s career, Kirkpatrick Jr. joined the Alabama program last year. During his time at the university, he has played in 13 games last year and participated in all eight games this season.
This season, he has recorded nine tackles, one missed tackle, and one forced fumble. Alabama currently holds a 7-1 record overall and remains unbeaten in the SEC at 5-0, positioning them second in the conference.
Next weekend, the Crimson Tide is set to host LSU, aiming for their eighth championship and sixth SEC title.
