Kool-Aid McKinstry was drafted No. 41 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
2024 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 9 · #41 overall
Kool-Aid McKinstry Alabama Draft
Kool-Aid McKinstry was drafted No. 41 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #41
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2024
- NFL games
- 32
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 10122nd at Alabama
The pick
How Kool-Aid McKinstry came off the board in 2024.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 199 lbs
- Hometown
- Birmingham, AL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 27 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 32
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 10122nd among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 10100% of career value
- Final season
- 20251 years after the draft
Around pick 41
Who came off the board on either side of Kool-Aid McKinstry.
Florida State
Iowa · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Georgia · 1× Pro Bowl
Rutgers
Alabama in the 2024 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
JC Latham
OL · TEN
Alabama
#17
Dallas Turner
LB · MIN
Alabama
#24
Terrion Arnold
DB · DET
Alabama
#57
Chris Braswell
LB · TB
Alabama
#80
Jermaine Burton
WR · CIN
Alabama
#105
Justin Eboigbe
DL · LAC
Alabama
#186
Jase McClellan
RB · ATL
Alabama
#203
Will Reichard
K · MIN
Alabama · 1× All-Pro
#257
Jaylen Key
SAF · NYJ
Alabama
Other DB picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Patrick Surtain II
DB · DEN · 2021
Alabama · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#43
Roman Harper
DB · NO · 2006
Alabama · 2× Pro Bowl
#21
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
DB · GB · 2014
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#45
Brian Branch
DB · DET · 2023
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#7
Mark Barron
DB · TB · 2012
Alabama
#20
Kareem Jackson
DB · HOU · 2010
Alabama
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kool-Aid McKinstry in the 2024 NFL Draft
Kool-Aid McKinstry is a Defensive back out of Alabama selected No. 41 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2024 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Kool-Aid McKinstry drafted?
Kool-Aid McKinstry was selected No. 41 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2024 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2024/kool-aid-mckinstry.
What college did Kool-Aid McKinstry play for?
Kool-Aid McKinstry played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Kool-Aid McKinstry's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2024/kool-aid-mckinstry.