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Kool-Aid
McKinstry

NO Saints

6'1"

195lbs

23y/o

Overall Grade '26

64.4

34th/86 - CBs

Snap Count '26

4th/116 - CBs

Interceptions '26

6th/86 - CBs

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Kool-Aid

McKinstry

NO Saints

BIO

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/18/2026

Kool-Aid McKinstry is a cornerback for the New Orleans Saints who earned a 64.4 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 34th among 86 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 60.2 ranked 43rd among 86 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 72.8 ranked 18th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. McKinstry broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 74.7 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 4 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 4 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

New Orleans Saints

2024 - Present

Alabama Crimson Tide

2021 - 2023

Honors

Honor

Year

PFF first-team All American

2022, 2023

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

23rd/86 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

6th/86 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

13th/86 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

16th/86 CBs

Defense

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Rank

Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

74.7

Yards per Reception Allowed

10.5

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Total Snaps

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

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McKinstry

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