Ga'Quincy "Koolaid" McKinstry

McKinstry met with the media for the first time in an Alabama uniform on Tuesday and talked about wanting to play on college football’s biggest stage.

Jalyn Amour-Davis has held down the No. 1 cornerback spot opposite of Josh Jobe since spring practice, but a recent injury has opened the door for some young cornerbacks.

One of the most popular new players for the Alabama Crimson Tide is incoming freshman cornerback Ga'Quincy "Kool-Aid" McKinstry. Today the former No.1 recruit in the state of Alabama announced he has signed an agreement with the popular beverage that shares his namesake.

Jalyn Armour-Davis has patiently waited for this opportunity, but the redshirt junior is ready to make a big impact for this Alabama defense in 2021.

Alabama freshman cornerback Ga'Quincy McKinstry will go by his nickname "Kool-Aid" moving forward.

Ga'Quincy "Kool-Aid" McKinstry is training with former NFL defensive back TJ Heath to prepare for his upcoming freshman season.

Kool-aid displayed his potential with a strong performance in the A-Day scrimmage.

With the departure of Patrick Surtain II, Alabama has a void to fill at cornerback. The Crimson Tide have a few guys in contention, but Jalyn Armour-Davis is getting the first crack at the vacant corner spot opposite of Josh Jobe.

In a battle of defense, Pinson Valley (12-2) walked away victorious. The Indians defeated Spanish Fort (11-4) 23-13 to win the 6A State Title. This third state championship continues an impressive run for Pinson Valley during the 2010s. The Indians also won the legendary “blue map” in 2017 and 2018, which means this is the team’s third title in four years.

The AHSAA has worked to create an environment that will mitigate the spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to ensure communities can enjoy the tradition of southern high school football safely.