Overview
- The program confirmed Saturday that junior defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. has been suspended for violating team rules and will miss Week 8 at Texas A&M.
- The school has not disclosed which team rule was broken, and reports label the situation developing pending further comment from Alabama.
- Kirkpatrick Jr. has appeared this season on defense and special teams and his absence removes an experienced option from the secondary and punt-coverage units.
- This marks a second collegiate suspension for Kirkpatrick Jr. after an on-campus arrest led to missed games in November 2025.
- Kirkpatrick Jr. is the son of former Alabama standout Dre Kirkpatrick and his one-game ban could influence playing time for younger defensive backs and special teams players this week.