Approaching the 2024 NFL Draft, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on anywhere from Rounds 1 through 7. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital and their fit with the Steelers.
Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry remains one of the least talked about, but highly likely first-round options for the Steelers in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The basics on Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry
- Postion: Cornerback
- Class: Junior (Alabama)
- Size: 5’11, 199 pounds
- Age: 21 years old
- Projected draft round: Round 1
Defense stats via Sports Reference
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Kool-Aid McKinstry scouting report
Alabama corner Kool-Aid McKinstry plays an aggressive, sticky brand of man coverage that should be immediately appealing to any NFL franchise looking for help on the boundary.