An Alabama cornerback made huge strides between his freshman and sophomore seasons.
Kool-Aid McKinstry, a former five-star in the 2021 recruiting class, has an opportunity to become a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft if he performs well next fall. He became one of the Crimson Tide’s most consistent performers in the secondary in 2022, recording a team-high 15 pass breakups. McKinstry garnered first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors from the league’s coaches and the Associated Press. The 6-foot-1, 188-pounder finished with 35 total tackles and an interception.
Eli Ricks’ departure to the NFL Draft makes McKinstry the veteran corner for Alabama.