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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; KOOL-AID MCKINSTRY ALABAMA CB HEIGHT 5 11 1/2 WEIGHT 199 lbs ARM 32 HAND 8 1/2 Player Bio High school: Five-star recruit, top-25 overall prospect nationally. 2021: Freshman All-SEC. Played in all 15 games with six starts (25 tackles, sack, ...
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04-26-2024, 07:58 PM | #1 |
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Kool-Aid McKinstry R2 Pick
KOOL-AID MCKINSTRY
ALABAMA CB HEIGHT 5 11 1/2 WEIGHT 199 lbs ARM 32 HAND 8 1/2 Player Bio High school: Five-star recruit, top-25 overall prospect nationally. 2021: Freshman All-SEC. Played in all 15 games with six starts (25 tackles, sack, INT, PBU). 2022: Third-team Associated Press All-American. First-team All-SEC CB, Second-team RS. Led the team with 15 PBUs. Started all 13 games (35 tackles, 2 TFL, INT). 2023: First-team Associated Press All-American. First-team All-SEC CB. Started all 14 games (32 tackles, 2 TFL, 7 PBUs). First name is Ga'Quincy. Grandmother gave him the nickname "Kool-Aid" because his smile reminded her of the Kool-Aid Man. Draft Projection Round 1 NFL Comparison A.J. Terrell Overview Three-year starter and former five-star prospect with a quirky name and consistent game. McKinstry is patient and well-groomed in matching the outside release and riding the inside release from press. Hes confident to handle business on an island and is able to stay in phase as the route travels vertically. Hes not overly fast but does play with plus acceleration to close out crossing routes or make aggressive plays on the catch point. As with most college corners, McKinstry will need to transition some of his open-field hand usage into quality footwork to avoid downfield penalties. Hes more aggressive in coverage than he is as a tackler and could find himself forced to prove his toughness in that area. McKinstry is more of a pure cover man than a playmaker, but his poise, intelligence and athleticism should lead him toward becoming a good outside corner with scheme versatility. Strengths Smart football player with good communication on the back end. Slides and rides the release to stall takeoff and timing of the route. Balance and athleticism to remain in phase with receivers. Does a nice job of reading the receiver's eyes to gain intel. Plays with poise and patience when tracking deep-throw targets. Possesses rapid acceleration to close quickly on throws. Well-timed punches, claws and chops knock away catch attempts. Highly capable punt returner. Weaknesses Better short-area burst than full-field speed. Tugs receiver at break point instead of relying on his feet. Bad habit of sleeping on the play when hes not directly targeted. Content to stay in the backdrop as a run defender. Inconsistent reaction time to route combinations from zone. Sources Tell Us Hes a serious guy on the field and he knows ball. You rarely see him bust because hes always prepared and hes really natural in coverage. - NFC regional scout |
"Two receivers to the left, Garcon to the right. Manning in the shotgun, puts Collie in motion. Looks in his direction...it's picked off! It's picked off! It's Tracy Porter again! He's runnin' free! He's gonna go all the way!
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04-26-2024, 07:59 PM | #2 |
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Re: Kool-Aid McKinstry R2 Pick
What did it cost us to move up?
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04-26-2024, 08:00 PM | #3 |
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Very talented corner.
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04-26-2024, 08:02 PM | #6 |
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Re: Kool-Aid McKinstry R2 Pick
Good cb but I would have preferred Rakestraw.
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04-26-2024, 08:10 PM | #7 |
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Re: Kool-Aid McKinstry R2 Pick
Another good pick
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04-26-2024, 08:45 PM | #9 |
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Re: Kool-Aid McKinstry R2 Pick
Alontae Taylor will be asked to move to Left Tackle lol.
Seriously I kind of wonder if trade, cut, or retirement is in the cards for Lattimore. I dont think Lattimore has a lot of trade value. |
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Re: Kool-Aid McKinstry R2 Pick
Idk With ML, PA, and AT most likely someone will be traded. Chances are it will be ML or PA. Marshon for salary cap relief or Paulson if cant come to agreement for extension
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