Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry jumping to NFL

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Cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry is headed to the NFL after three seasons at Alabama.

McKinstry said Thursday in a post to X, formerly Twitter, that he cherishes his time with the Crimson Tide but is ready for the next step.

"I am so proud of what I have accomplished at the University of Alabama," McKinstry said, thanking coaches for "believing in me."

McKinstry, 21, was a t