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Kool-Aid
McKinstry

NO Saints

6'1"

195lbs

23y/o

Overall Grade '25

69.5

25th/114 - CBs

Snap Count '25

1075

2nd/217 - CBs

Interceptions '25

9th/114 - CBs

Pass Breakups '25

6th/114 - CBs

Kool-Aid

McKinstry

NO Saints

BIO

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 5/8/2026

Kool-Aid McKinstry is a cornerback for the New Orleans Saints who earned a 69.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 25th among 114 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 71.4 ranked 27th among 114 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 60.4 ranked 52nd at the position.

He recorded 3 interceptions on the season. McKinstry broke up 12 passes in coverage. He allowed a 101.1 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 49 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 67 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

2025

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

7th/114 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

9th/114 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

70th/114 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

18th/114 CBs

Defense

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Rank

Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

105

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

101.1

Yards per Reception Allowed

13.8

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Rank

Total Snaps

1075

Run Defense Snaps

477

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

597

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Summary Bio

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