All-American Cornerback Named Dream Draft Target for Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers could go in many different directions with their first round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
They will absolutely need to add a center this offseason after letting go of Mason Cole.
Center isn’t the only spot on the offensive line that needs an upgrade as they could also use a tackle.
There still seems to be some chance that they could go after a quarterback at pick 20 after a disappointing couple of seasons from Kenny Pickett.
Cornerback should also be a focus for the franchise this offseason as they need somebody they can pair with Joey Porter Jr. in 2024.
Bleacher Report’s Ryan Fowler believes that is the direction the Steelers should go with their first-round pick.
He named Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry as the “dream target” for the Steelers in this year’s draft.
McKinstry’s Draft Stock
At this point in 2023, McKinstry was expected to be the top corner prospect in the Class of 2024.
That no longer seems to be the case.
This year’s cornerback class is loaded with talent and now McKinstry is projected to be selected later in round one, potentially even behind one of his own teammates.
The drop down the rookie ranks didn’t have much to do with his play during the 2023 season, though.
McKinstry didn’t record an interception this past season, but he also only allowed 19 completions and opposing QBs completed less than 50% of their pass attempts when throwing his way.
Thanks to his stinginess, McKinstry earned a spot on the All-SEC First Team for his second consecutive season and was named a First Team All-American for the first time.
