Kool-Aid McKinstry
Kool-Aid McKinstry  DB  Alabama | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Kool-Aid McKinstry
Height
6-1
Weight
188
College
Alabama
Position
DB
Class
Sophomore
Home town
Birmingham, AL
91.9/100
Player Rating
1
PositionRank (DB)
4.55
FortyYD Time
Interceptions
1
Interception YDS
26
Passes Defensed
15
Tackles
35
Sol tackles
29

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
40 time: 4.55 seconds (41%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-1 (73%*) Weight: 188 (17%*)
Forty: 4.55 (O) (41%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*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).
Last Updated: 05/07/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.55 seconds (41%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-1 (73%*) Weight: 188 (17%*)
Forty: 4.55 (O) (41%*) Shuttle: DNP
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*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).
Overall Rating: 91.9 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
QB Rating When targeted: 62.3
Tackling:
88%
Run Defense:
88%
Coverage:
85%
Zone:
85%
Man/Press:
78%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 1st - Top 5
Overall Rank: #4 Position rank: #1
College Games: 23 College Snaps: 1273
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 87/100
Grade: 247 Sports 5  Stars 247 Sports 99.06 Stars 247 RATING: 99.06/100
Grade: 5 Stars 5 Stars RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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