Alabama football legacy and sophomore defensive back, Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. was named as a player challenging to make an impact at the Tide’s HUSKY position.
The HUSKY position plays within the Tide’s defensive secondary.
DeVonta Smith started at the position in 2024 before transferring to Notre Dame at the conclusion of the regular season. DaShawn Jones settled more into the position as last season progressed and ultimately started there against Michigan when Smith departed from the progtram.
Jones is the projected starter at HUSKY, but Kirkpatrick is showing he can provide quality depth, per Alabama’s defensive coordinator Kane Wommack.