Former Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick is heading to Arizona!
The Arizona Cardinals signed Kirkpatrick to a one year deal on Sunday according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport.
Rapaport shared that, “The #AZCardinals are giving CB Dre Kirkpatrick a 1-year deal and they get some immediate help at a position of need thanks to the Robert Alford injury.”
Kirkpatrick will also be rejoining defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. Jospeh worked with Kirkpatrick at Cincinnati, and was a huge part of Kirkpatrick’s development.
Not only was Dre Kirkpatrick part of two national championships during his collegiate career at Alabama’s, he was a huge part of Alabama’s defensive success.
In 2009, he recorded only 8 total tackles in his first year, but in 2010, he has 53 total tackles (39 solo) as well as 2 interceptions, 7 passes deflected, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 forced fumble. His junior year in 2011, he recorded 30 total tackles, 9 passes defended and 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown.
Kirkpatrick was drafted as the No. 17 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals where he played from 2012-2019.
In his 7 seasons with Cincinnati, he recorded 302 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 65 pass deflections, 10 interceptions, and 2 defensive touchdowns.
Kirkpatrick is expected to have an immediate impact on the Cardinals’ defense this season.
Once Kirkpatrick’s deal terms are released, Roll Tide Wire will be the first to let you know!
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