Missouri has been in the thick of the race for Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. for months now. Kirkpatrick also recently picked up an offer from Alabama, where his father was a star before heading to the NFL.

Auburn and Arkansas round out Kirkpatrick's final four. Where's he headed? Watch the announcement live right here at 5 p.m. Central.

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