Kool-Aid McKinstry New Orleans Saints · #1
Kool-Aid McKinstry is a Cornerback for the New Orleans Saints, drafted 41st overall, 2024. In 2026 he recorded 17 tackles.
Kool-Aid McKinstry — the report card
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Where Kool-Aid McKinstry stands
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Kool-Aid McKinstry — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees Kool-Aid McKinstry
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Kool-Aid McKinstry career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | PD | INT | FF | Sack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | 42 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 76 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 36 | 135 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
The Lab
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Are the New Orleans Saints built to win?
Team projection rolled up from the roster + last-season baselines — and what it means for his role.
The Ballad of Kool-Aid McKinstry
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
Kool-Aid McKinstry is a Cornerback for the New Orleans Saints, in his 3rd NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 41st overall, 2024 as a Cornerback.
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Kool-Aid McKinstry is a New Orleans Saints cornerback, drafted 41st overall, 2024.
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Across 3 seasons (2024–2026) he has recorded 135 tackles, 0 sacks and 3 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 17 tackles, 0 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Weight
- 199 lbs
- Draft
- 41st overall, 2024
- Born
- Birmingham, AL
- Age
- 24
- Jersey
- #1
Kool-Aid McKinstry is from Birmingham, AL and is 24 years old. He was drafted 41st overall, 2024 and plays cornerback at 5' 11", 199 lbs.
Over 3 seasons (2024–2026) he has recorded 135 tackles, 0 sacks and 3 interceptions. McKinstry is currently on the New Orleans Saints roster.
Kool-Aid McKinstry is a role and nickel defensive back who has recorded 135 tackles with 3 interceptions and 27 passes defensed across 3 seasons (2024–2026).
Kool-Aid McKinstry — frequently asked
The questions people ask most about Kool-Aid McKinstry, answered.
