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Dre Kirkpatrick will always have a place in the hearts of Alabama Crimson Tide fans. Kirkpatrick committed to the Crimson Tide in 2009 as one of the most sought-after high school prospects and was rated five-star by scouts.
By the time he bade Alabama farewell to move to the NFL in 2012, he'd cemented his place in the history of the Crimson Tide.
Eleven years after drawing a curtain on his playing career at the Crimson Tide, Kirkpatrick's son is set to make history, following in his footsteps. Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. became the first legacy commit of Nick Saban's 17-year reign as Alabama HC.
Questions have been flying since Kirkpatrick Jr.'s commitment became news. Prominent among those questions is, how many kids does Dre Kirkpatrick have? Kirkpatrick has only one child, according to all available information.
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Dre Kirkpatrick's family tree and Alabama legacy
Dre Kirkpatrick was born on Oct. 26, 1989, to Charles and Kim Kirkpatrick in Gadsden, Alabama. His dad, Charles, is a pastor of a local Pentecostal church.
He developed a love for sports at an early age and quickly distinguished himself as an athlete in high school. Kirkpatrick attended Gadsen City High School. He played high school football for the Gadsen City High School Titans, where he was teammates with Jerrell Harris and Kendall Kelly. The three also attended Alabama.
Kirkpatrick's only known relative is his sister Chantae, whom he rarely speaks about. As of 2018, he was known to be dating Lexy Hight.
Kirkpatrick's son plays in the same high school as his father. Unsurprisingly, he plays cornerback, where his dad also excelled.
Kirkpatrick Jr.'s commitment to Alabama will continue his father's legacy at Tuscaloosa, which includes two BCS national championship titles and two second-team all-SEC honors. Saban would also have the fortune of having coached a father and son pair in Crimson colors.
Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. will join Alabama as a part of its 2024 class.
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