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GaQuincy 'Kool-Aid' McKinstry: Alabama football defensive back in photos

The Tuscaloosa News
Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry participates in a preseason practice on Aug. 7. McKinstry, who signed with Alabama as a five-star recruit, announced an endorsement deal with the Kool-Aid brand on Aug. 18.
Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry participates in a preseason practice on Aug. 7. McKinstry, who signed with Alabama as a five-star recruit, announced an endorsement deal with the Kool-Aid brand on Aug. 18.
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Defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) intercepts a pass during practice for the Crimson Tide Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021.[Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]
Defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) intercepts a pass during practice for the Crimson Tide Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021.[Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]
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Apr 17, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; White defensive back Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1) guards Crimson wide receiver Agiye Hall (17) on a play during the University of Alabama A-Day Game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; White defensive back Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1) guards Crimson wide receiver Agiye Hall (17) on a play during the University of Alabama A-Day Game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 17, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; White defensive back Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1) attempts a tackle of Crimson receiver Xavier Williams (3) during the University of Alabama A-Day Game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; White defensive back Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1) attempts a tackle of Crimson receiver Xavier Williams (3) during the University of Alabama A-Day Game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 17, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; White defensive back Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1) intercepts a pass intended for Crimson wide receiver Agiye Hall (17) during the Alabama A-Day game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; White defensive back Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1) intercepts a pass intended for Crimson wide receiver Agiye Hall (17) during the Alabama A-Day game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
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Alabama football signee Kool Aid McKinstry is seen with the Alabama basketball team in Coleman Coliseum before the game with Mississippi State Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]
Alabama football signee Kool Aid McKinstry is seen with the Alabama basketball team in Coleman Coliseum before the game with Mississippi State Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]
Gary Cosby Jr., Tuscaloosa News
Pinson Valley's Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1) rushes the ball into pressure. Spanish Fort and Pinson Valley squared off at the AHSAA Class 6A state championship game on Dec. 4, 2020 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Photo/Hannah Saad]
Pinson Valley's Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1) rushes the ball into pressure. Spanish Fort and Pinson Valley squared off at the AHSAA Class 6A state championship game on Dec. 4, 2020 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Photo/Hannah Saad]
Hannah Saad
Pinson Valley's Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1) rushes the ball into pressure. Spanish Fort and Pinson Valley squared off at the AHSAA Class 6A state championship game on Dec. 4, 2020 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Photo/Hannah Saad]
Pinson Valley's Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1) rushes the ball into pressure. Spanish Fort and Pinson Valley squared off at the AHSAA Class 6A state championship game on Dec. 4, 2020 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Photo/Hannah Saad]
Hannah Saad
Pinson Valley's Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1), a University of Alabama commit, smiles as Pinson Valley takes possession of the ball. Spanish Fort and Pinson Valley squared off at the AHSAA Class 6A state championship game on Dec. 4, 2020 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Photo/Hannah Saad]
Pinson Valley's Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1), a University of Alabama commit, smiles as Pinson Valley takes possession of the ball. Spanish Fort and Pinson Valley squared off at the AHSAA Class 6A state championship game on Dec. 4, 2020 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Photo/Hannah Saad]
Hannah Saad
Pinson Valley's Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1), a University of Alabama commit, walks back toward the Pinson Valley sideline. Pinson Valley defeated Spanish Fort 23-13 to win the AHSAA Class 6A state championship on Dec. 4, 2020 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Photo/Hannah Saad]
Pinson Valley's Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1), a University of Alabama commit, walks back toward the Pinson Valley sideline. Pinson Valley defeated Spanish Fort 23-13 to win the AHSAA Class 6A state championship on Dec. 4, 2020 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Photo/Hannah Saad]
Hannah Saad
Pinson Valley's Jaquel Fells (7) and Pinson Valley's Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1) signal to the crowd before the start of the game. Spanish Fort and Pinson Valley squared off at the AHSAA Class 6A state championship game on Dec. 4, 2020 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Photo/Hannah Saad]
Pinson Valley's Jaquel Fells (7) and Pinson Valley's Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1) signal to the crowd before the start of the game. Spanish Fort and Pinson Valley squared off at the AHSAA Class 6A state championship game on Dec. 4, 2020 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Photo/Hannah Saad]
Hannah Saad
Pinson Valley's Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1), a University of Alabama commit, leaps into the air to attempt to catch the ball, but it is thrown out of bounds. Spanish Fort and Pinson Valley squared off at the AHSAA Class 6A state championship game on Dec. 4, 2020 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Photo/Hannah Saad]
Pinson Valley's Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1), a University of Alabama commit, leaps into the air to attempt to catch the ball, but it is thrown out of bounds. Spanish Fort and Pinson Valley squared off at the AHSAA Class 6A state championship game on Dec. 4, 2020 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Photo/Hannah Saad]
Hannah Saad
Pinson Valley's Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1), a University of Alabama commit, tries to rush the ball away from Spanish Fort's Carl Fauntroy (9) as his foot is held by another Spanish Fort defender. Spanish Fort and Pinson Valley squared off at the AHSAA Class 6A state championship game on Dec. 4, 2020 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Photo/Hannah Saad]
Pinson Valley's Ga'Quincy McKinstry (1), a University of Alabama commit, tries to rush the ball away from Spanish Fort's Carl Fauntroy (9) as his foot is held by another Spanish Fort defender. Spanish Fort and Pinson Valley squared off at the AHSAA Class 6A state championship game on Dec. 4, 2020 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Photo/Hannah Saad]
Hannah Saad