Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. has been suspended indefinitely, head coach Kalen DeBoer said Monday, after the player was arrested Saturday on charges of reckless endangerment and attempting to elude and speeding.
Kirkpatrick was released from a Tuscaloosa County jail on $1,500 bail, according to court records.
“Unfortunately, with the information I have right now, I have spoken to Dre and we have to suspend him indefinitely,” DeBoer said. “He understands that his actions have consequences.”
In his second season with the Crimson Tide, Kirkpatrick had nine tackles and one forced fumble in eight games. In 21 games for Alabama since last season, he has 12 tackles in 21 games. Kirkpatrick is the son of former NFL defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick, who played eight of his 10 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals.
No. 4 Alabama is 7-1 this season (5-0 SEC) and hosts LSU on Saturday.
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