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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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Old 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. He’s confident to handle business on an island and is able to stay in phase as the route travels vertically. He’s 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. He’s 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 he’s not directly targeted.
Content to stay in the backdrop as a run defender.
Inconsistent reaction time to route combinations from zone.


Sources Tell Us

“He’s a serious guy on the field and he knows ball. You rarely see him bust because he’s always prepared and he’s really natural in coverage.” - NFC regional scout



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Old 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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Old 04-26-2024, 08:00 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by voodooido View Post
What did it cost us to move up?
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Saints trade a fifth-rounder (168) and sixth-rounder (190) to move up four spots from No. 45 to 41 to select Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry.
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Old 04-26-2024, 08:01 PM   #4
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Very talented corner.
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Old 04-26-2024, 08:01 PM   #5
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Solid addition.
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Old 04-26-2024, 08:02 PM   #6
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Good cb but I would have preferred Rakestraw.
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Old 04-26-2024, 08:10 PM   #7
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Another good pick
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Old 04-26-2024, 08:12 PM   #8
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There was a run on corners so probably paid off to move up if KoolAid is that dude.
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Old 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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Old 04-26-2024, 08:56 PM   #10
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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 can’t come to agreement for extension
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