1. Ga'Quincy "Kool-Aid" McKinstry was born on September 30,2002 and is an American professional football cornerback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League.
13 Facts About Kool-Aid McKinstry
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Kool-Aid McKinstry was named the 2021 USA Today High School Football Defensive Player of the Year before playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he was named an All-American in 2023.
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Kool-Aid McKinstry was named Alabama Mr Football as a senior after breaking up 12 passes with two interceptions, both of which he returned for touchdowns, on defense and catching 45 passes for 706 yards and 11 touchdowns on offense.
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Kool-Aid McKinstry was named the USA Today Defensive Player of the Year as a senior.
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Kool-Aid McKinstry was rated a five-star recruit and committed to play college football at Alabama.
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Kool-Aid McKinstry played college football at Alabama from 2021 to 2023.
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Kool-Aid McKinstry played in every game, and was named to the Southeastern Conference All-Freshman team, making 25 tackles with a sack and one interception.
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Kool-Aid McKinstry led the SEC in passes defended in the 2022 season with 15.
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Kool-Aid McKinstry was named as a first team All-American by the Associated Press for the 2023 season.
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Kool-Aid McKinstry declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the 2023 season in which he was named first-team All-American.
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On March 1,2024, it was revealed that Kool-Aid McKinstry was diagnosed with a fracture in his right foot, preventing him from taking part at the Combine, but he later stated that he would still participate in the Pro Day activities.
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Kool-Aid McKinstry was selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 41st pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
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Kool-Aid McKinstry signed a Name, Image and Likeness deal with Kool-Aid as a freshman at Alabama.