Alabama’s Richardson, Kirkpatrick Head to NFL After Championship
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University of Alabama running back Trent Richardson and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick said they will enter this year’s National Football League draft, three days after winning college football’s national championship.
Richardson and Kirkpatrick, both juniors, announced their decision to skip their remaining college eligibility at a news conference today. The pair helped Alabama capture its second Bowl Championship Series title in three years with a 21-0 win over Louisiana State.