Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer updates where Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. stands after suspension

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During his first media availability of spring football, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer provided an update on suspended defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. Kirkpatrick Jr. had been suspended from the Crimson Tide since an arrest back on Nov. 1 where he was charged with three counts of reckless endangerment and one count of attempting to elude speeding.

As the spring season gets back into the swing of things, DeBoer shared that he is in the process of building back trust with his teammates as well as hitting a few other milestones. But right now he is back with the team.

“Yeah, he had consequences for what he did and the things he’s gone through,” DeBoer said. “There’s still pieces to that that he’s taking care of when it comes to those consequences with the team. Missed a lot of the season last year to be able to get back to the spot where he is on the football field. He met those requirements and has a great attitude about him. He loves ball. He’s got to build the trust up with his teammates out there every day. He’ll do the things not just on the field, but off it as well to meet the standard our program expects.”

Kirkpatrick committed to Alabama in the class of 2024 as a three-star recruit. The son of legendary Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick, the younger has mainly served in a reserve role with the Crimson Tide both under former head coach Nick Saban and Kalen DeBoer.

He has appeared in 21 games in his career amassing 12 total tackles, one tackle for loss and one forced fumble in his career.

As Kirkpatrick Jr. enters his junior season he will be looking to compete for a more regular role in the Crimson Tide’s secondary as it rebuilds from a season ago.

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Patrick Dowd is a Reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter, via Pat_Dowd77