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34
Games
98
Solo Tackles
3
Interceptions
Kool-Aid McKinstry is a cornerback out of Alabama, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 41st overall pick (round 2) in the 2024 NFL Draft. He has played 34 regular-season games since 2024, with the New Orleans Saints.
Draft Details
Kool-Aid McKinstry Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
- Ranks 10th in the 2024 draft class in interceptions (3).
- Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NO | 12 | 31 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | NO | 17 | 58 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| 2026 | NO | 3 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Career | 32 | 99 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-0
Weight
199 lbs
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| 1 | 10 |  MIN |
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