Who is Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.? Alabama football player dismissed after arrest over alleged harassment and doxxing of cop’s family

Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. has been dismissed from the Crimson Tide football program following his arrest on allegations of harassing a University of Alabama police officer and posting a photograph of the officer’s family on social media. The 20-year-old, whose father enjoyed a successful NFL career, faces two misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged Facebook message sent to the officer on October 20. According to multiple media reports, Kirkpatrick was arrested on October 23 and released on a total bond of $600. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed his dismissal Tuesday, bringing another troubling chapter in the young player's college football career.

WHY WAS DRE KIRKPATRICK JR. ARRESTED AND DISMISSED FROM ALABAMA?

According to AL.com, Kirkpatrick faces misdemeanor charges of harassing communications and doxxing after University of Alabama police officer Christopher Fuerch reported receiving an abusive Facebook message on October 20. The officer reportedly became concerned because he had previously encountered Kirkpatrick during an attempted traffic stop in November 2025.

Court documents cited by AL.com revealed that Fuerch subsequently visited Kirkpatrick's Facebook profile to block him. However, he allegedly discovered a photograph showing himself, his wife and their two children.

The photograph carried the caption, "Dis him?"

According to the New York Post, the officer said the post caused "severe concern for the overall safety and well-being of himself and his family given the substantial audience and public following Kirkpatrick maintains as a football player for the University of Alabama."

Following Kirkpatrick's arrest, Alabama initially suspended him for Saturday's game against Texas A&M. However, DeBoer subsequently announced his dismissal.

"After gathering more information on the situation, Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. will no longer be a part of our program," DeBoer said in a statement.

"He did not live up to the standards and expectations that I have set for this team and our players."

WHO IS DRE KIRKPATRICK JR.? EXPLORING HIS CAREER AND LEGAL TROUBLES

Kirkpatrick Jr. is a 20-year-old defensive back hailing from Gadsden, Alabama, and a son of Dre Kirkpatrick Sr., an NFL cornerback. His father studied at Alabama University where he won a national championship before being drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Like his father, Kirkpatrick Jr. opted to join Alabama’s football team, playing the role of a rotational defensive back. Unfortunately, the football carrier of Kirkpatrick Jr. was overshadowed by several cases.

Kirkpatrick ran into his first legal issue in November 2025 after an event in which he tried to escape from the police during a traffic stop. Kirkpatrick was charged with three counts of reckless endangerment, attempting to elude police, and speeding. Kirkpatrick was then suspended for the rest of Alabama’s 2025 season and missed seven games.

Additionally, he faces a further misdemeanor charge pertaining to the alleged act of leaving the scene of an accident in June 2026. This latest arrest and subsequent release make his future in football doubtful.