In recent years, the University of Alabama has had unparalleled success in producing defensive backs that are prepared to be superstars in the NFL. In the past five or six seasons alone, Alabama has produced All-Pro caliber guys like Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marlon Humphrey, Trevon Diggs, Patrick Surtain and Xavier McKinney; but the next great DB coming down the Alabama pipeline is cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry.
McKinstry is an Alabama native from the Birmingham area who was a five-star recruit out of high school and named ‘Mr. Football’ his senior year. He appeared in 15 games as a true freshman and was named to the All-SEC Freshman team. As well as being a big-time football recruit, McKinstry was highly sought after by Nate Oats and many basketball programs around the country. However, with his football career skyrocketing, he never played any games on the hardwood.
In 2022, McKinstry was a first-team All-American from various sites such as Pro Football Focus, and the associated press had him as a third-team selection. Regardless, McKinstry was one of the most talented DBs in the country last season and On3 has him ranked as the No. 1 overall corner entering 2023. He is also listed as their ninth-best player regardless of position and receiving a lot of buzz ahead of the 2024 NFL draft. It will be a lot of fun watching him improve his stock this season as he will be locking down one side of the field.
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— On3 (@On3sports) May 20, 2023
Roll Tide Wire will continue to monitor Kool-Aid McKinstry as the 2023 season approaches.
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