Dre Kirkpatrick
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Dre Kirkpatrick became one of the rare defensive backs to earn a starting position from the day he arrived at Alabama, thanks to his combination of his height (6’2), positional versatility (something highly valued by Nick Saban), and ability to diagnose and quickly chase down ball carriers. After the Cincinnati Bengals took Kirkpatrick with the 17th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, it looked like that size would end up being a double-edged sword for him.
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When he did get his hands on offensive guys, he was often a force. But he draws the ire of many Bengals fans because of all the big plays he gives up, as it seems he’s not quite fleet enough to keep up with faster receivers.
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