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Kool-Aid McKinstry
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 199 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 30, 2002 (age 24.1)
- College
- Alabama
Through 7 games the rank is DB141, off a DB29 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline.
Picked by the Saints in 2024 via a trade with the Packers.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,717
Range 2,559–2,966
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection In-season usage moved the score inside this range.
Young DB with proof and a long runway.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 total FP
37.5 pts
5.4 PPG
15 solo
Week 9 projection
3.5 pts
vs CLE · floor–ceiling 1.6–5.7
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchMcKinstry had 15 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DB141 through 7 games. Through 7 games the rank is DB141, off a DB29 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. 2026 looks more like a flex than a locked starter. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
37.5
PPG
5.4
Rank so far
DB141
Key stats
- Solo: 15
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/7 Boom 0%
3/7 Bust 43%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB141so far | 37.5 | 5.4 | 15 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB29 | 146.3 | 8.6 | 58 | — | 3 |
| 2024 | DB146 | 67.0 | 5.6 | 31 | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W7 | 4.5Bust | PIT | 55 plays · 69% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W6 | 0.8Bust | NYG | 68 plays · 44% pass | — | — | — |
| 2026 W5 | 5.3 | MIN | 42 plays · 60% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 2.3Bust | ATL | 67 plays · 72% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 9.0 | LV | 70 plays · 60% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2026 W2 | 6.0 | BAL | 61 plays · 56% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 9.8 | DET | 81 plays · 69% pass | 4 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 97.5% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 0
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 9.5%
Durability
- 202412 G · 2 Out
- 202517 G
- 20267 G
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short slate.
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Kool-Aid McKinstry's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- McKinstry scores 2,717 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Kool-Aid McKinstry's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.7 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Kool-Aid McKinstry in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.