While the 2024 NFL Draft class of cornerbacks isn’t as strong as last year, former Alabama Crimson Tide cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry is looking like a very strong draft prospect. We know he is likely going to hear his name announced in the first round, but who is going to draft McKinstry? There seem to be several teams interested and in the mix.
Below, we will give a Kool-Aid McKinstry draft projection from many industry experts, as well as look at a Kool-Aid McKinstry draft profile and scouting report.
Kool-Aid McKinstry NFL Draft Profile 2024
Kool-Aid McKinstry
Position: CB
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 195 lbs
Age: 21
College: Alabama Crimson Tide
Kool-Aid McKinstry Stats 2023
- Games: 14
- Coverage Snaps: 482
- Rec/Tgt: 19/39
- Yards Allowed: 205
- Passer Rating: 73.1
Kool-Aid McKinstry Highlights
When is the 2024 NFL Draft?
The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 25, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Only Round 1 will take place on Thursday. Rounds 2-3 will take place on April 26th, with the remaining four rounds wrapping up on Sunday, Apil 27th. There will be 257 players selected across the seven rounds, with many more getting phone calls immediately afterward.
Kool-Aid McKinstry Combine Results
To the disappointment of many, Kool-Aid McKinstry did not participate in the 2024 NFL Combine. We know his draft projection is early, so there wasn’t much pressure for him to participate in the drills. McKinstry is dealing with a Jones fracture in his right foot that was found during his combine medical evaluation. McKinstry will get surgery after his pro day and should make a full recovery in time for training camp.
At Alabama’s pro day, McKinstry ran the 40-yard dash at 4.47 seconds, had a vertical leap of 34’6″, and had a broad jump of 10’1″. It’s important to keep in mind that all of those times were recorded at pro day with a broken toe.
Kool-Aid McKinstry Scouting Report
Strengths
There are many good things to say about Kool-Aid McKinstry, but perhaps the biggest compliment he can be given is the fact that he started as a sophomore at Alabama under Nick Saban. He has all the physical tools and does a good job disrupting the route in press coverage. McKinstry knows how to break on the ball and can be trusted on an island on the outside. He is able to read the receiver which allows him to disrupt passes more often than not.
Weaknesses
The biggest weakness for McKinstry is that he can get lazy at times. When he’s beaten, he has a habit of grabbing instead of using his speed and size to make up for it. When the quarterback isn’t looking his way, he sometimes slows down and falls asleep for lack of a better term which can allow his man to get open on broken plays. He also isn’t willing to help in the run defense at times and when he does, he takes a bad route to the ball carrier too often.
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Kool-Aid McKinstry Draft Projection | Expert 2024 NFL Mock Draft Projections
These Kool-Aid McKinstry mock draft projection picks can be found on the 2024 NFL Mock Drafts from ESPN, CBS Sports, NFL Network, Draft Network, The Athletic and Sporting News.
| SOURCE | TEAM | RD | PK |
| ESPN | Falcons | 2 | 43 |
| CBS Sports | Buccaneers | 1 | 26 |
| NFL Network | Cardinals | 1 | 27 |
| Draft Network | Jaguars | 1 | 17 |
| The Athletic | Buccaneers | 1 | 26 |
| Sporting News | Buccaneers | 1 | 26 |
2024 NFL Draft Order | First Round
Kool-Aid McKinstry is expected to be drafted in the late first round or early second round of the draft, but which team will take him? Here is the 2024 NFL Draft order for the first round of action.
- Chicago Bears (via CAR)
- Washington Commanders
- New England Patriots
- Arizona Cardinals
- Los Angeles Chargers
- New York Giants
- Tennessee Titans
- Atlanta Falcons
- Chicago Bears
- New York Jets
- Minnesota Vikings
- Denver Broncos
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New Orleans Saints
- Indianapolis Colts
- Seattle Seahawks
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Los Angeles Rams
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Miami Dolphins
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Minnesota Vikings (via CLE)
- Dallas Cowboys
- Green Bay Packers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Arizona Cardinals (via HOU)
- Buffalo Bills
- Detroit Lions
- Baltimore Ravens
- San Francisco 49ers
- Kansas City Chiefs
