Kool-Aid McKinstry and Terrion Arnold have earned Alabama’s starting cornerback roles with their consistent play.
The former five-star recruits have continued to grow as a duo for the Crimson Tide. McKinstry has started at cornerback for Alabama every game this season, and Arnold has started five of Alabama’s six games, including the last four. Nick Saban said the pair has been the Crimson Tide’s most consistent cornerbacks this season ahead of Alabama’s win over Texas A&M.
“I think both guys have played well, have not given up a lot of big plays,” said Saban. “I think that is the key to the drill, keeping people cut off in the deep part of the field, playing the ball in the deep part of the field.