2026 Defense Stats
TCKL
76
SACKS
0.0
INT
3
FF
0
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
Signed a four-year, $9.16 million contract with the Saints in May of 2024.
Back in action Sunday
McKinstry (ankle) returned to Sunday's training camp practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
McKinstry left Thursday's practice early after tweaking his ankle, though it was a precautionary move by the Saints. The third-year cornerback was back on the field Sunday, though he did not participate in the final team drill of practice. Still, it appears McKinstry is past the injury and should be an active participant in practices moving forward.
McKinstry left Thursday's practice early after tweaking his ankle, though it was a precautionary move by the Saints. The third-year cornerback was back on the field Sunday, though he did not participate in the final team drill of practice. Still, it appears McKinstry is past the injury and should be an active participant in practices moving forward.
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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.
Height
5' 11"Weight
199 lbsHand Length
8.50 inArm Length
32.00 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2024
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.
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Sits out as precaution
McKinstry left Thursday's practice early after a minor ankle roll, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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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.
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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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One of Brooks' breakout candidates
McKinstry is coming off an inconsistent 2025 campaign, but Bucky Brooks of NFL.com believes the Alabama product is in position to have a breakout 2026 season.
ANALYSIS
McKinstry yielded a 101.3 passer rating and eight touchdowns when targeted by opposing quarterbacks last year, but he also exhibited strong playmaking ability with 17 pass defenses, including three interceptions, along with 76 total tackles across 17 regular-season games. He's entering his third NFL season, and his familiarity in defensive coordinator Brandon Staley's scheme should allow McKinstry the opportunity to take his game to another level in 2026.
McKinstry yielded a 101.3 passer rating and eight touchdowns when targeted by opposing quarterbacks last year, but he also exhibited strong playmaking ability with 17 pass defenses, including three interceptions, along with 76 total tackles across 17 regular-season games. He's entering his third NFL season, and his familiarity in defensive coordinator Brandon Staley's scheme should allow McKinstry the opportunity to take his game to another level in 2026.