Kirpatrick is a sophomore from Gadsden, Alabama. He played in four games this season, totaling eight total tackles and a forced fumble. His father played under Nick Saban from 2009 to 2011, helping Alabama secure two national championships before being drafted 17th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2012.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Crimson Tide defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. was put under investigation by the University of Alabama over the weekend after being charged with three counts of reckless endangerment, one count of attempting to elude and speeding.

The whole nation understands how important football is in the South, especially in Alabama. Every school says the expectation is a championship, but Alabama is one of the few schools that can say the expectation is winning a championship,

The Alabama Crimson Tide are coming off a bye week and turning their attention to the final push for the regular season. As that page turns to November, head coach Kalen DeBoer is looking to put the healthiest team on the field that he possibly can moving forward.

From facing early doubts to turning his team into a national contender, Kalen DeBoer has come a long way. Seven consecutive wins and a 5-0 dominance in the SEC after a stunning loss against Florida State say plenty about the culture he’s building.

The Crimson Tide head coach believes the relationship of the team's starting quarterback and offensive coordinator has been enhanced by experience.

Life is quite good for the Alabama Crimson Tide right now, and things are about to get better. On a bye week this Saturday, head coach Kalen DeBoer is getting his team rested for their battle against LSU next weekend.