Saints trade up to grab former high school superstar to bolster defense during draft
The New Orleans Saints added a major talent to their defense after trading up to the 41st pick. The Saints selected Alabama CB Kool-Aid Mckinstry in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. McKinstry is a former five-star prospect coming out of high school he was the top CB in the 2021 class, according […]
The New Orleans Saints added a major talent to their defense after trading up to the 41st pick.
The Saints selected Alabama CB Kool-Aid Mckinstry in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
McKinstry is a former five-star prospect coming out of high school he was the top CB in the 2021 class, according to 247Sports.
He was one of the top defenders in the SEC during his time at Alabama. McKinstry and Terrion Arnold created the top CB duo in college football last season.
Check out his strengths, according to Rob Gregson below.
- Physical: Will play with intent at the line of scrimmage and rally head first against screens and underneath routes
- Zone instincts: Well-coached with a feel for route concepts and an innate timing
- Run Support: Willing to stick his nose in and make a play on the ball carrier
The secondary just got a major upgrade for the Saints. Their cornerback depth is among the best in the NFL.
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