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Kalen DeBoer confirms Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. no longer with Alabama football

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 9:09 PM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Kalen DeBoer confirms Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. no longer with Alabama football

Summary

Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer announced that defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. is no longer part of the team as of October 27. The decision follows charges against Kirkpatrick for harassing communications and doxing a police officer. DeBoer stated that Kirkpatrick did not meet team standards and expectations. Kirkpatrick had appeared in seven games this season, recording five tackles, a pass deflection, and a forced fumble. Details surrounding the decision continue to be clarified by the coaching staff.

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•Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. is no longer part of the Alabama football program.
•Kirkpatrick faced charges for harassing communications and doxing.
•He recorded five tackles, one pass deflection, and one forced fumble in 2026.
•Kalen DeBoer emphasized the importance of team standards in his statement.
•Details regarding the incident and the decision are still being clarified.

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9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Kalen DeBoer: Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. no longer part of Alabama football

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Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed that Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. is no longer a part of the Crimson Tide in a statement released Tuesday, Oct. 27.
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