Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Kool-Aid McKinstry
Saints· #1

Kool-AidMcKinstry

Cornerback

  • 5'11"
  • 199 lbs
  • Age 24
23
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Int
6
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Cornerback
Height
5'11"
Weight
199 lbs
Age
24
Born
September 30, 2002 · Birmingham, AL
College
Alabama
Experience
3rd Season

Contract Details

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$8.4MTotal Value
4YearsDuration
$2.1MAvg. Annual
2024 – 2027Contract Years
$1.6M2026 Salary

Rookie contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2024Draft Year
Round 2Round
Pick 41Overall
AlabamaCollegeNODrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
23Tackles
15Solo
8Assisted
0.0Sacks
0.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
6Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
20267230.006
202517760.0317
202415420.006
Total391410.0329

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

McKinstry left the team's 34-27 win over the Giants in Week 6 with a migraine, but he is now back to full health ahead of Week 7. The 24-year-old will be tasked with trying to slow down DK Metcalf and Germie Bernard in Sunday's matchup with the Steelers in Paris.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Oct 25vs PITL110.002
Oct 18@ NYGW100.000
Oct 11vs MINL430.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation