2023 Football Signing Day
Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.
- Position:
- S
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 192
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Gadsden, Ala.
- High School:
- Gadsden City
2024
An Alabama legacy who is the son of the former All-American and NFL standout of the same name ... made an impact on special teams ... played in all 13 games, recording three total tackles. Western Kentucky: Made his collegiate debut in the Tide's season opener. USF: Worked on defense and special teams against the Bulls. Wisconsin: Saw time on special teams in Madison. Georgia: Recorded his first career tackle on kickoff coverage. Vanderbilt: Worked on special teams against the Commodores. South Carolina: Saw time on special teams. Tennessee: Continued his role on special teams. Missouri: Recorded one tackle on defense late in the game. LSU: Made one stop on special teams in Baton Rouge. Mercer: Saw time against the Bears. Oklahoma: Worked on special teams. Auburn: Contributed on special teams in the Iron Bowl. Michigan: Continued his work on special teams in Tampa.
High School and Personal Data
Versatile athlete who excels at defensive back and in the return game ... the son of former Alabama All-American corner Dre Kirkpatrick ... a top-50 player in the state of Alabama who was rated as high as No. 32 by Rivals.com ... also listed as the site's No. 63 corner ... the No. 33 player from the state according to On3 and the On3 Consensus ... ranked as the No. 38 recruit in Alabama and the No. 73 safety nationally by ESPN.com ... the No. 43 player in the state by 247Sports and the state's No. 48 prospect on the 247Composite ... coached by Ali Smith at Gadsden City High School ... signed with the Crimson Tide over Auburn.
