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Kalen DeBoer Praised For Kicking Dre Kirkpatrick Off Alabama's Team
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The University of Alabama has officially dismissed cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. following Friday's troubling arrest.
According to reports, Kirkpatrick is facing misdemeanor charges for doxxing and harassing a police officer after he allegedly sent a profanity-laced text and posted a photo of the officer and his family to Facebook with the caption: "Dis him?"
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In a statement released by head coach Kalen DeBoer, Kirkpatrick will no longer be a part of Alabama's program, and he had the full support of the Crimson Tide's fans on social media.
Apr 13, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. (21) intercepts a pass during the A-Day scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
Alabama DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. dismissed from team, fans react
Per DeBoer's release on Tuesday, the coach stated that Kirkpatrick's alleged behaviors did not align with the standards of the school.
"After gathering more information on the situation, Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. will no longer be a part of our program," DeBoer said (via AL.com's Nick Kelly). "He did not live up to the standards and expectations that I have set for this team and our players."
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Fans reacted to DeBoer's decision on X this week:
"Could not agree more with DeBoer," a Bama alum said. "Now do Ryan Grubb."
"That's how [you] LEAD a program," another replied.
"You get paid to play the game you love, your Dads a legend, finally getting real playing time, getting a bigger role next year but you let some petty immature actions get you removed. Hate it for the kid but you have to learn these lessons," a fan commented.
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"The right call," a user posted. "Sad, DreJr was one of my favs."
"Can't blame him for this one," another person admitted.
It's an unfortunate end for the son of one of Alabama's greats. But hopefully he's able to figure some things out now that football 's been taken away from him.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Oct 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the College Football section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
