2024 Defense Stats
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76
SACKS
0.0
INT
3
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0
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0
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
McKinstry was thrust into a starting role as a rookie due to a rash of injuries in New Orleans' secondary. The 2024 second-round pick acquitted himself well with 42 tackles and six pass defenses over 15 regular-season games (nine starts), though he never grabbed an interception. He also totaled just two career interceptions while in college at Alabama. McKinstry has a clear path to a start again in 2025, but he'll need to register more takeaways to warrant significant IDP utility. Read Past Outlooks
Performs well as CB1 in 2025
McKinstry finished the 2025 season with 76 tackles (59 solo) and 17 passes defended, including three interceptions, across 17 games.
ANALYSIS
McKinstry finished tied for sixth in the NFL in passes defended during his first season as the Saints' No. 1 cornerback. The 2024 second-rounder also improved his consistency as a tackler while playing over 400 more defensive snaps than he did as a rookie. McKinstry should set himself up for a solid payday if he performs at a similar level in 2026.
McKinstry finished tied for sixth in the NFL in passes defended during his first season as the Saints' No. 1 cornerback. The 2024 second-rounder also improved his consistency as a tackler while playing over 400 more defensive snaps than he did as a rookie. McKinstry should set himself up for a solid payday if he performs at a similar level in 2026.
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Measurables Review
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How do Kool-Aid McKinstry's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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199 lbsHand Length
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
McKinstry was projected as a potential first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he fell to the second round after undergoing surgery for a Jones fracture in his right foot. The Alabama product is expected to be healthy for the start of the regular season, and, after starting 33 collegiate games, he has the size, physicality and experience to compete for a significant role, likely as a boundary cornerback, during his rookie season. Additionally, McKinstry's experience returning punts could help him carve out a spot on special teams.
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Notches five stops in Week 7 loss
McKinstry recorded five tackles (all solo) and a defensed pass in a loss to the Bears on Sunday.
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Picks off two passes in Week 5
McKinstry recorded two interceptions among his three defensed passes and added four tackles (three solo) Sunday in a 26-14 win over the Giants.
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Records seven stops Week 1
McKinstry posted seven tackles (five solo) and a defensed pass in a loss to Arizona on Sunday.
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Becomes starter as rookie
McKinstry recorded 42 tackles (32 solo) and six pass breakups across 15 games during the 2024 season.
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Full practice participant Thursday
McKinstry (neck/shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Lots of interest from NFC North
McKinstry was hosted by the Packers on Monday, Zach Kruse of Packers Wire reports.
ANALYSIS
McKinstry is recovering from a Jones fracture in his foot but still managed to work out at Alabama's Pro Day, and he's otherwise participated in the pre-draft process. In addition to the Packers, he's also visited the Lions in recent days. McKinstry was once projected as the top corner in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he's more recently been projected to go in the late first or early second round.
McKinstry is recovering from a Jones fracture in his foot but still managed to work out at Alabama's Pro Day, and he's otherwise participated in the pre-draft process. In addition to the Packers, he's also visited the Lions in recent days. McKinstry was once projected as the top corner in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he's more recently been projected to go in the late first or early second round.