Alabama DB Kirkpatrick dismissed after arrest for alleged harassment
Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer dismissed Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. after he was arrested for allegedly harassing an officer who pulled him over in 2025.
Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer dismissed defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. from the team on Tuesday, according to the New York Post [1]. The move came after Kirkpatrick was arrested on charges of doxing and harassing a University of Alabama police officer, as reported by ESPN [2].
Kirkpatrick was released from Tuscaloosa County Jail on $600 bond following his Friday arrest, the New York Post noted [1]. The incident stems from a traffic stop in November 2025 involving Officer Christopher Fuerch, who was on foot at the time. Court records cited by AL.com allege Kirkpatrick fled the scene, leading to his previous suspension of seven games during the 2025 season.
The recent dismissal follows an alleged Facebook Messenger message Kirkpatrick sent to Fuerch. According to documents obtained by WBRC and The Tuscaloosa Thread, the message included profanity and read, “Ayy bitch ass n****? Text me back don’t be no b----!” [2]. ESPN confirmed the content of the message.
Fuerch also alleged that Kirkpatrick posted a photo of the officer and his family on Facebook with the caption, “Dis him?” [1]. The officer stated this post caused “severe concern” for his family’s safety due to Kirkpatrick’s public profile as a football player, according to court records reported by AL.com. ESPN also detailed the alleged Facebook post [2].
DeBoer issued a statement saying Kirkpatrick “did not live up to the standards and expectations” of the program, the New York Post reported [1]. Kirkpatrick, the son of former NFL player Dre Kirkpatrick Sr., had been suspended prior to Saturday’s win over Texas A&M, ESPN noted [2]. He had rejoined the team in the spring after serving his previous suspension.
Kirkpatrick faces additional misdemeanor charges for leaving the scene of an accident in June, according to ESPN [2]. He is scheduled to appear in court for that case in November, the New York Post added [1]. Kirkpatrick appeared in every game before Saturday, recording four tackles, ESPN reported. DeBoer had told reporters Monday that Kirkpatrick was “not with us,” ESPN stated.
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This article is based on reporting by the outlets below.
- New York Post: Alabama football player kicked off team after arrest for alleged harassment, doxxing of cop’s family
- ESPN: Suspended Alabama DB Kirkpatrick allegedly threatened officer from '25 arrest
