Kool-Aid McKinstry DB Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Kool-Aid McKinstry DB Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Last Updated: 05/07/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Last Updated: 05/07/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (41%*) | |
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Overall Rating: | 91.9 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 62.3 | |
| Tackling: |
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88% |
| Run Defense: |
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88% |
| Coverage: |
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85% |
| Zone: |
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85% |
| Man/Press: |
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78% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Top 5
Overall Rank:
#4
Position rank:
#1
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| College Games: 23 College Snaps: 1273 | ||
ESPN RATING: 87/100
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247 RATING: 99.06/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Kool-Aid McKinstry from Pinson Valley High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, McKinstry opted to join Alabama after being heavily recruited.In 2021 as a freshman McKinstry saw action in 11 games and played a total of 479 snaps at cornerback for the Crimson Tide. He recorded 10 tackles, 13 assists, while adding 3 stops. In coverage McKinstry notched up one pass breakup, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 79.7.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played in 12 games and logged 794 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He made 29 tackles, 6 assists, and had 7 stops. In coverage he totaled 13 pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 59.0.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Lean, athletic build with plenty of room for additional muscle mass. Legitimate NFL-caliber athlete.
- Aware zone cornerback who is also adept in man coverage, flashing physical hand punch at the line and straight-line speed to stay with receivers downfield.
- Has a nice blend of length, speed, and quickness. He’s at his best mirroring routes underneath, showing fluid movement skills and the ability to change directions on a dime.
- Aware in the red zone, stays on the back line to take away fade throws. Capable of making quarterbacks pay for late throws.
- Instinctive, adept at reading routes and anticipating throws, and strong in zone coverage.
- Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to the line of scrimmage. Has the ability to cover quickness underneath.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Isn’t great in route recognition when he’s facing the action, is hesitant and susceptible to double moves, and too often gets unnecessarily handsy when playing trail position
- Gave up far too many big plays in college, especially concerning since McKinstry has recovery speed to make up for missteps.
- McKinstry gets beat over the top too often, and he tends to panic and get too handsy when running downfield.
How other scouting services rate Kool-Aid McKinstry (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
11.1
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
1.0