Dre Kirkpatrick

American football cornerback with NFL career

Dre Kirkpatrick - American football cornerback with NFL career
Born

October 26th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Drafted in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, played as a cornerback. Spent the majority of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals, contributing to the team in multiple seasons. Played for the Arizona Cardinals and was active in campaigns during his NFL tenure. Participated in college football at the University of Alabama, winning the BCS National Championship in 2009.

First-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft

Became a key player for the Cincinnati Bengals

Won a BCS National Championship with Alabama

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