Class of 2024 safety Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. committed to Alabama on Friday evening. He chose the Crimson Tide over Auburn, Arkansas, and Missouri.
Kirkpatrick Jr.’s father, Dre Kirkpatrick, played for Saban at Alabama from 2009-2011. Now, his son will follow in his dad’s footsteps at Alabama.
Kirkpatrick Jr. received an offer from Alabama following an impressive showing at a July camp. The Alabama coaching staff had been keeping an eye on Kirkpatrick Jr. but were not pursuing him prior to him receiving an offer.
The Gadsden City High School standout has been recruited to play safety at Alabama. However, there is the possibility that he plays STAR. The STAR position is best suited for a player that is versatile enough to play cornerback and safety. Kirkpatrick Jr. fits the profile at six feet tall and 192 pounds.
Kirkpatrick Jr. is the sixth defensive back to commit to Alabama as a part of the 2024 recruiting class. He joins fellow commits Jaylen Mbakwe, Jameer Grimsley, Zabien Brown, Rydarrius “Red” Morgan, and Peyton Woodyard. Overall, the Crimson Tide have 18 commitments for the ’24 recruiting class.
Roll Tide Wire breaks down Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.’s recruiting profile.