Kalen DeBoer Says Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. Is Not With Alabama Team
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer announced that suspended defensive player Dre Kirkpatrick, Jr. is not currently with the team due to a violation of team rules.
Montgomery Selma, AL, October 26, 2026 —
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer announced that defensive player Dre Kirkpatrick, Jr., who is suspended, is not currently with the team because of a violation of team rules.
The announcement establishes Kirkpatrick’s current status but does not provide further details about the rules violation. No information was provided about when the violation occurred, how long Kirkpatrick has been away from the team, or whether his suspension is connected to the decision that he is not currently with the team.
The available information also does not specify whether Kirkpatrick is expected to return, whether the team has taken additional disciplinary steps, or whether DeBoer provided a timeline for any next steps. Those details were not included in the announcement as described.
Kirkpatrick is identified as a defensive player for Alabama. No further information about his role, playing history, or the effect of his absence on the team was provided. The team’s plans and Kirkpatrick’s status beyond the statement that he is not currently with the team remain unspecified.
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