Alabama dismisses Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. after misdemeanor charges

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. is no longer part of the football program after Kirkpatrick was arrested and charged with misdemeanor harassment by communication and doxxing. The charges relate to alleged messages and a social media post involving a University of Alabama police officer. DeBoer announced the decision after gathering more information, saying Kirkpatrick had not met the standards and expectations set for the team. DeBoer had said a day earlier that Kirkpatrick was suspended while he sought to understand details of the case. According to court records and prosecutors, Kirkpatrick sent the officer a profane Facebook message on Oct. 20 and posted a photograph of the officer with his family, accompanied by the caption “Dis him?” The officer told investigators he was concerned for the safety of himself and his family. The allegations have not been established as proven in the reports. Kirkpatrick was arrested Friday and charged Monday in Tuscaloosa County District Court, according to the reports. One account said he was released from the Tuscaloosa County Jail on $600 bond. The officer had previously been involved in a November 2025...