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By Ross Jackson -LouisianaSports.net

Throughout OTAs and minicamp, the New Orleans Saints have had a pair of defensive standouts that have been hard to miss. Cornerbacks Alontae Taylor and Kool-Aid McKinstry have both been fantastic.

While Taylor got a lot of coverage and attention last week, this week has been all about the second-year McKinstry.

One of our breakout candidates for the 2025 season, the former Alabama corner has been living up to his billing.

Consistency In Offseason Programs

It feels like just about every day that we have been able to see Saints’ offseason practices, McKinstry has had a highlight. His best day was his latest, showing that he has not only been consistent, but consistently progressing as well.

On Wednesday at the team’s second mandatory minicamp practice, McKinstry had back-to-back pass breakups. His first was a near-interception while covering veteran wideout Brandin Cooks. The second was a play while defending wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. in the endzone. ...

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