{"id":964075,"date":"2026-08-04T14:36:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T14:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/964075\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T14:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T14:36:19","slug":"ex-alabama-cb-kool-aid-mckinstry-locked-in-at-training-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/964075\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry locked in at training camp"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDec 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (14) reacts after breaking up a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Former Alabama Crimson Tide cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry will find himself playing a much larger role on the New Orleans Saints\u2019 defense across the 2026 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

McKinstry was nothing short of a star throughout his time at Alabama. The cornerback was selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Saints as a result, and McKinstry is expected to have an increased workload this season after the departure of Alontae Taylor.<\/p>\n

McKinstry<\/a> recently took a moment to speak about the grind of the offseason, as the former Alabama star claims he has been focusing on his speed and technique.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cJust learning about this position, you got to be able to run all day.\u201d McKinstry said. \u201cThat\u2019s something I spent my offseason doing, a lot of running. Different kinds of running, wether it\u2019s miles, sprints, 40\u2019s, wether it\u2019s 60\u2019s. So that\u2019s just how my offseason went, of course sprinting but then there\u2019s working on my technique after that. But I feel like being in shape was definitely number one for me going into this offseason.\u201d<\/p>\n

McKinstry is credited with 93 total tackles, 5 TFL and two interceptions across his three year career as a member of the Crimson Tide. The talented cornerback flashed his potential on numerous occasions during his first season in New Orleans as well, and McKinstry will now look to play at an even higher level with an expanded role in the Saints\u2019 secondary moving forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Jake Boico is a sports analyst for Touchdown Alabama, where he provides in-depth coverage of Alabama football, including game analysis, recruiting, breaking news, and year-round insight into the Crimson Tide. A 2024 graduate of The University of Alabama with a degree in Sports Media, Jake has built his career around covering college football, with a primary focus on the SEC. His reporting blends sharp analysis, strong storytelling, and a deep understanding of the culture, tradition, and championship expectations that define Alabama football. He is committed to delivering timely, insightful, and accurate coverage that keeps Alabama fans informed and connected to the program every step of the way.<\/p>\n

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