DB · NO · #1
Kool-Aid McKinstry
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 199 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 30, 2002 (age 24)
- College
- Alabama
Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline.
Picked by the Saints in 2024 via a trade with the Packers.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,750
Range 2,546–2,950
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
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 Engine Projections
130.2 pts
7.7 PPG · 17.0 games
52.1 solo · 0.3 sacks · 2.1 INT
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 4 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DB50. Recent form cooled from DB29 to DB50 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down. 2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. 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
9.8
PPG
9.8
Positional finish
DB50
Key stats
- Solo: 4
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB50 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB29 | 146.3 | 8.6 | 58 | — | 3 |
| 2024 | DB144 | 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 W1 | 9.8 | DET | 81 plays · 69% pass | 4 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 97.5% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 0
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 9.5%
Durability
- 2023—
- 202412 G · 2 Out
- 202517 G
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 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 2,750 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. 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.