Alabama freshman Ga'Quincy McKinstry has decided to go by his nickname when he suits up for the Crimson Tide in 2021.
His first name is officially listed as "Kool-Aid" on Alabama's official athletic website:
Per Mikey DiLullo of the Tuscaloosa News, McKinstry has had the nickname since he was born.
"At birth, my grandma gave me that name," McKinstry told AL.com (h/t DiLullo). "Said I came out smiling,”
McKinstry committed to Alabama in October. He is a 5-star recruit, as well as the top-ranked cornerback and No. 17 overall player in the 2021 class, per the 247Sports composite rankings.