2012 NFL Draft: Dre Kirkpatrick charged with marijuana possession

by Dan Kadar on Jan 17, 2012 3:38 PM EST in 2012 NFL Draft

One week Dre Kirkpatrick is winning a national championship for Alabama and the next he's getting charged with marijuana possession. According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Kirkpatrick was busted early Tuesday morning for alleged possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana. There was a bond of $120 posted. No other details were revealed about the arrest.

Kirkpatrick, a likely high first-round pick, is listed at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds on his booking sheet. He's coming off an All-American season at cornerback for the Crimson Tide and was often tasked with shutting down the opposing team's top receiver.

The major question is how this may affect Kirkpatrick's NFL Draft status. Technically speaking, if he hasn't signed with an agent, he has until tomorrow to rescind his draft declaration. That's extremely unlikely, however.

The key for Kirkpatrick over the next few months is how he handles the interview process at workouts and the NFL Scouting Combine. With the rookie wage scale in place, NFL teams won't be putting as much money into a character risk. So if Kirkpatrick shows contrition and interviews well, he should still be a top 10 pick.

h/t to The Big Lead for pointing this one out.

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I'd imagine this would hurt his value with the Redskins

I see that a he’s a popular mock to the ‘Skins at #6 if RG3 is off of the board. After losing Trent Williams and Fred Davis for 4 games due to marijuana-related issues (and Shanahan’s desire to bring in ‘character’ guys,) this would have to give them pause.

by CarverM on Jan 17, 2012 4:39 PM EST reply actions

Perfect

Now he can fall to the Cowboys. Fingers crossed he looks to fall into the second and we can just trade up and still use the first on someone else.

by GeorgiaGator on Jan 17, 2012 4:57 PM EST reply actions

Just coming here to post the same thing.

TV Journalist Chris Hanson is a cockblocker

by rocket8188 on Jan 18, 2012 12:07 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Heh you said "likely high"

If Dre gets drafted by the Bucs, he’s gonna have to share with Tanard “Stash” Jackson.

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by witty on Jan 17, 2012 5:04 PM EST reply actions

Or he could just call up Sam Hurd

That guy is expanding everywhere now.

by TheHesterEffect on Jan 17, 2012 7:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

180 pounds? has he lost weight?

He wont fall any lower than Percy Harvin (#22, 2009), and Jimmy Smith (#27, 2011) each fell due to marijuana-related issues. I’ll go out on a limb and say he still goes top 20 (if his weigh in is over 190 pounds)

by durst on Jan 17, 2012 5:33 PM EST reply actions

If he doesn’t put some weight on before the combine, I think he could easily fall out of the top 20 or even the 1st round. Getting arrested and not hitting the gym are both signs of potential character issues. Obviously teams will judge that when they talk to him, but he could definitely fall if teams don’t think he’s focused enough.

by J_Mac on Jan 17, 2012 5:53 PM EST up reply actions

That would work as a justification defense

“Dude I need the munchies for the combine weigh-in”

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by dbcouver on Jan 17, 2012 7:42 PM EST up reply actions

will fall to #32 to the Niners now?

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by manraj7 on Jan 17, 2012 5:40 PM EST reply actions

will he*

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by manraj7 on Jan 17, 2012 5:40 PM EST up reply actions

I’m so surprised

If Penn State fans and alumni truly believe that chant that echoes throughout Beaver Stadium ("We are....") then it's time to show it.

by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Jan 17, 2012 5:47 PM EST reply actions

he didnt inhale

either

"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."

by palewook on Jan 17, 2012 8:20 PM EST reply actions

sucks for him

losing money over something that’s not any more dangerous than over drinking and tobacco.

World Series attitude, champagne bottle life, nothing every changes so tonight is like tomorrow night.

by Drizzzy on Jan 17, 2012 8:27 PM EST reply actions

He had a little bud on him?

I’m not seeing the problem.

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by Riddlah. on Jan 17, 2012 9:32 PM EST reply actions

Cincy would be a good landing spot

considering they don’t seem to care much about this kind of thing and they could use a starting CB.

by HarrisburgCowboyFan on Jan 17, 2012 10:59 PM EST reply actions

he won't fall to 17

"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."

by palewook on Jan 18, 2012 6:02 AM EST up reply actions

I can still

see the Bills taking him at 10.

flayed ones stealth mode

"Fleshling! Do not shoot! For I am one of you fleshy things. It is I. Your Uncle Stan. Can't you tell by the long strips of fleshy substances covered in bodily fluids? Trust me! I have fleeeeeeeeesh."

by mob16151 on Jan 18, 2012 11:53 AM EST reply actions