Alabama football's freshman cornerback inks 'Kool' NIL deal
'Kool-Aid' McKinstry was among top players in 2021 signing class and is considered among top young cornerbacks
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Alabama football freshman Ga’Quincy McKinstry is listed as "Kool-Aid McKinstry" on the team’s official website, and it appeared to lead to the most logical name, image and likeness (NIL) deal in college sports.
McKinstry announced Wednesday he signed a deal with Kool-Aid. The brand also made the announcement on its social media and changed its Twitter profile name to "Ga’Quincy McKinstry" in honor of making the deal with the young defensive back.
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"Sooooo does this mean I get to shout OH YEAH if I want when I walk into a new room," McKinstry tweeted from his own account.
The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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McKinstry will be lacing up his cleats for the Crimson Tide as Alabama looks for a second consecutive national championship. He explained to AL.com in 2019 why he goes by the nickname "Kool-Aid."
"At birth, my grandma gave me that name. Said I came out smiling," he told the outlet.
He said he even told his teachers his first name was "Kool-Aid."
McKinstry was considered to be one of the best cornerbacks out of the class of 2021 and in the top 20 of overall players. He led his high school to a 6A State Championship in Alabama in 2020.
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He picked the Crimson Tide over Auburn and LSU.