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Bills 2024 NFL draft target scouting report: Kool-Aid McKinstry

Bills 2024 NFL draft target scouting report: Kool-Aid McKinstry

As things stand at the 2024 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills hold the No. 28 overall pick in the first round.The team has 11 picks, in total, scattered around the draft board.

If things hold there, the Bills could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.

During the run to up to the draft, which starts April 25, Bills Wire will compile information on prospects Buffalo could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports say about their game.

Next up in our prospect previews is cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry.

Here’s a rundown of what the experts are saying about his game:

CB Kool-Aid McKinstry | Alabama | Junior

Mar 20, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry runs the 40 yard dash at the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility during the University of Alabama’s Pro Day.

Height | 5-11.5 inches

Weight | 199 lbs

Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Dallas Turner (15) and defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) celebrate after a stop on third down to force a Georgia Bulldogs field goal attempt at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

  • Length
  • Football IQ
  • Hands
  • Returner skill

Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) gestures in celebration after Tennessee failed to convert a 4th down in the fourth quarter of a football game between Tennessee and Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

  • Aggressive play can lead to penalties
  • Inconsistent deep coverage at times

Tennessee wide receiver Kaleb Webb (84) reaches for the ball while defended by Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) during a football game between Tennessee and Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

2023 stats (14 GP):

  • 32 tackles | 5 for loss | 7 passes defended

Career stats (42 GP): 

  • 93 tackles | 5 tackles for loss | 2 sacks | 2 interceptions | 23 passes defended

2023 PFF grade: 

Career PFF grade: 

Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) against the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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