Alabama true-freshman cornerback, Ga’Quincy McKinstry, has a unique nickname. He goes by ‘Kool-Aid,’ and everyone calls him that. Before you ask any questions: yes, that includes Coach Nick Saban.
On July 1, 2021, the NCAA announced that student-athletes will be able to benefit from their name, image and likeness.
It wasn’t long after the news broke when Crimson Tide fans called for a brand partnership to be developed between the Pinson Valley native and the popular drink brand.
Make it happen #NIL #RollTide pic.twitter.com/gSHCxq7yuL
— Stacey Blackwood (@Blackwood89) July 2, 2021
Here we are, on Aug. 18, 2021, the date when Kool-Aid McKinstry and Kool-Aid brand made their relationship official.
Kool-Aid’s official Twitter accounted shared a few photos to publicize the partnership.
OHHH YEAHH! @GaQMcK1 #ItsOfficial #SigningDay #BrandAthlete pic.twitter.com/bfiO9KwIW9
— Ga’Quincy McKinstry (@koolaid) August 18, 2021
No details regarding the partnership have been released, nor have there been any public plans. Who knows what will become of this? Certainly a good deal for both Kool-Aid’s!
OHH YEAHH @GaQMcK1 #RookieCard #Sponsorship pic.twitter.com/ecKv7TtrGH
— Ga’Quincy McKinstry (@koolaid) August 18, 2021
OHHH YEAHH @GaQMcK1 #ItsOfficial #SigningDay #BrandAthlete pic.twitter.com/FBZJ1PNtfg
— Ga’Quincy McKinstry (@koolaid) August 18, 2021
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