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Tyler McKinstry
DB · Sophomore · #7 · 5' 9" · 182 lbs · 3★ recruit
From Atlanta, GA
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Estimated NIL value
$20.8K
UConn · Football
Tyler McKinstry
DB · Sophomore · #7 · 5' 9" · 182 lbs · 3★ recruit
From Atlanta, GA
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Estimated NIL value
$20.8K
UConn · Football
DB · Sophomore · #7 · 5' 9" · 182 lbs
★★★★★3★ RecruitFrom Atlanta, GA
Estimated NIL value
$20.8K
Modeled from role, roster, recruiting, current market evidence, and school-pool reconciliation.
Pool-accounting allocation: $17.5K
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Tyler McKinstry is a 5' 9" 182 lbs Sophomore Defensive Back for UConn and is listed by ESPN from Atlanta, GA. Tyler McKinstry ranks 18th within the current UConn football roster. The modeled value is $20.8K, with $17.5K allocated to reconcile the sport pool.
Pool share by sport
1.2%
Football pool: $1.5M
Pool share of school
0.1%
UConn roster market: $16.7M
Roster dollars tracked
$1.5M
UConn Football pool-accounting sum
Recent game logs
5
Latest verified ESPN appearances
Live player file
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Position
Defensive Back
Class
Sophomore
Jersey
#7
Height
5' 9"
Weight
182 lbs
Hometown
Atlanta, GA
Roster status
Active
Current listing
UConn Huskies
Recruit rating
3-star
Recruiting profile
3-star / No. 2134 nationally
Rating: 0.8270
High school: Westlake
From: Atlanta, GA
Class: 2024 / S
Transfer history
Toledo to UConn
2026 portal cycle / Jan 24, 2026 / Immediate
2025 season production
ESPN player feedDefense
6
Total tackles
3
Solo tackles
0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Career history
| Season | Team | TOT | SOLO | SACK | INT | PD | FF | AST | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Toledo Rockets | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | Toledo Rockets | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career | All teams | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Latest games
Ball State CardinalsNov 22, 2025 · 38-91 TOT · 1 SOLO · 0 SACK · 0 PDW
Northern Illinois HuskiesNov 6, 2025 · 42-32 TOT · 1 SOLO · 0 SACK · 0 PDW
Akron ZipsSep 27, 2025 · 45-31 TOT · 1 SOLO · 0 SACK · 0 PDW
Morgan State BearsSep 13, 2025 · 60-01 TOT · 0 SOLO · 0 SACK · 0 PDW
Western Kentucky HilltoppersSep 6, 2025 · 45-211 TOT · 0 SOLO · 0 SACK · 0 PDSideline Data Desk
Defensive-back value reflects coverage scarcity, starting role, recruiting demand, and exposure in high-leverage matchups. For Tyler McKinstry, the current roster role, class, recruiting signal, program market, and available market evidence produce a $20.8K headline case.
The visible base estimate is $20.8K. The pool-accounting allocation is $17.5K, equal to about 1.2% of the UConn football market. The player ranks 18th on that roster.
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