Kirkpatrick and Richardson declare for NFL Draft

Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick, and running back Trent Richardson will enter the 2012 NFL Draft.

The two Crimson Tide juniors declared for the draft at a press conference held Thursday afternoon in Tuscaloosa.

The final day for underclassmen to declare for the 2012 NFL Draft is
Jan. 15.

Dre Kirkpatrick

-2009 Recruiting Class
-2009 SEC/National Champion, 2011 National Champion
-2011 2nd Team All-American Associated Press
-2011 2nd Team All-SEC Associated Press, (Coaches)
-30 tackles during the ’11 season, including nine pass breakups, and two forced fumbles

Trent Richardson

-2009 Recruiting Class
-2009 SEC All-Freshman Team
-2009 SEC/National Champion, 2011 National Champion
-2011 SEC Offensive Player of the Year
-2011 Unanimous Consensus All-American
-2011 Doak Walker Award winner
-2011 Heisman Trophy Finalist (3rd)
-Averaged 129 yards rushing during the ’11 season…broke Mark Ingram’s school-record for most rushing yards in a single-season with 1,679