Dre Kirkpatrick was drafted No. 17 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 119 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 17 · #17 overall
Dre Kirkpatrick Alabama Draft
Dre Kirkpatrick was drafted No. 17 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 119 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #17
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 119
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3163rd at Alabama
The pick
How Dre Kirkpatrick came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 185 lbs
- Hometown
- Gadsden, AL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 21 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
119 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Games played
- 119
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3163rd among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2581% of career value
- Final season
- 20219 years after the draft
Around pick 17
Who came off the board on either side of Dre Kirkpatrick.
West Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina · 3× Pro Bowl
Boise State
Alabama in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Patrick Surtain II
DB · DEN · 2021
Alabama · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#43
Roman Harper
DB · NO · 2006
Alabama · 2× Pro Bowl
#21
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
DB · GB · 2014
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#45
Brian Branch
DB · DET · 2023
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#7
Mark Barron
DB · TB
Alabama
#20
Kareem Jackson
DB · HOU · 2010
Alabama
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dre Kirkpatrick in the 2012 NFL Draft
Dre Kirkpatrick is a Defensive back out of Alabama selected No. 17 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft. 119 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Dre Kirkpatrick drafted?
Dre Kirkpatrick was selected No. 17 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/dre-kirkpatrick.
What college did Dre Kirkpatrick play for?
Dre Kirkpatrick played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Dre Kirkpatrick's NFL career turn out?
119 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/dre-kirkpatrick.