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Mike Sainristil
refer to caption
Sainristil with the Michigan Wolverines in 2023
No. 2 – Washington Commanders
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2000-10-03) October 3, 2000 (age 23)
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:Everett (Everett, Massachusetts)
College:Michigan (2019–2023)
NFL draft:2024 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Mike Sainristil (/ˈmki ˈsnrɪstɪl/ MY-kee SANE-rih-stil; born October 3, 2000) is a Haitian American football cornerback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He was a college football All-American for the Michigan Wolverines, winning three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles and a national championship in 2023. Sainristil was selected by the Commanders in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life

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Sainristil was born on October 3, 2000, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.[1] His family left the country when Sainristil was seven months old after his father, a radio station director, received threats following the 2000 Haitian presidential election.[2] The family settled in Everett, Massachusetts, where Sainristil later attended Everett High School.[3] Sainristil was the 2018 Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior, playing wide receiver and defensive back. He caught 30 passes for 762 yards and 12 touchdowns, leading the Everett Crimson Tide (10-1) to the Division 1 North Sectional semifinals. Sainristil also recorded six interceptions in the secondary, including three in one game. He concluded his high school career with 28 receiving touchdowns.[4]

College career

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Sainristil hoisting the 2023 Big Ten Championship Game MVP trophy

In November 2018, he committed to play college football at the University of Michigan.[5] He enrolled early and turned heads in Michigan's 2019 spring practice.[6][7] Michigan's defensive coaches sought to use him as a cornerback, but the offensive staff won out in having him as a wide receiver.[8]

Despite his strong showing in spring practice, Sainristil saw limited time as a true freshman, catching eight passes for 145 yards and his first collegiate touchdown against Notre Dame, on October 26, 2019, totaling 73 yards in the game.[7][9]

With the departure of receivers Donovan Peoples-Jones, Tarik Black, and Nico Collins, Sainristil played a larger role in Michigan's offense during the 2020 and 2021 season.[10][11][12]

In 2022, Sainristil moved to cornerback.[13][14] He finished his first collegiate season season on defense with 58 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 7 pass breakups and his first career interception on a pass throw by Max Duggan in the Fiesta Bowl.[15] He was named All-Big Ten honorable mention following the season.[16]

In 2023, Sainristil was voted a captain for a second consecutive season.[17] He was named a first-team All-American by The Sporting News, ESPN and FOX,[18] finishing the season with 44 tackles, 1 sack, 6 interceptions, 2 returned for touchdowns and 2 forced fumbles.[19] Sainristil was named the MVP of the 2023 Big Ten Championship Game[20] and recorded the game-clinching interception in the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship, intercepting Michael Penix Jr. and returning it 81 yards.[21]

Defensive college statistics
Year G Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Solo Ast Cmb TfL Sck Int Yds Avg TD PD FR Yds TD FF
2019 13 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 6 0 0 0 2
2021 14 5 0 5 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 14 38 20 58 6.5 2.0 1 8 8.0 0 7 0 0 0 0
2023 15 26 18 44 4 1.0 6 232 38.7 2 6 0 0 0 2
Career 62 70 38 108 10.5 3.0 7 240 34.3 2 13 0 0 0 2
Offensive college statistics
Year G Receiving Rushing Returns
Rec Yds Avg TD Att Yds Avg TD Ret Yds Avg TD
2019 13 8 145 18.1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2020 6 7 82 11.7 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 0
2021 14 22 312 14.2 2 1 7 7 0 2 27 13.5 0
Career 33 37 539 14.6 5 1 7 7 0 4 29 7.3 0

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
ft9+38 in
(1.76 m)
182 lb
(83 kg)
30+78 in
(0.78 m)
8+12 in
(0.22 m)
4.47 s 1.51 s 2.58 s 4.01 s 6.95 s 40 in
(1.02 m)
10 ft 11 in
(3.33 m)
14 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[22][23]

Sainristil was selected by the Washington Commanders in the second round (50th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[24] He signed his four-year rookie contract on June 11, 2024.[25]

References

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  1. ^ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 258. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  • ^ Lage, Larry (October 28, 2019). "Michigan WR Mike Sainristil fled Haiti as child with family". Associated Press. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ "Mike Sainristil". University of Michigan. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  • ^ "2018-2019 Massachusetts Football Player of the Year". Gatorade.com. Stokely-Van Camp, Inc. 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ Sang, Orion (November 4, 2018). "Michigan football recruiting: 2019 star Mike Sainristil commits". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ Sears, Ethan (April 7, 2019). "Mike Sainristil impresses in spring ball". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ a b Sang, Orion (October 29, 2019). "Michigan football receiver Mike Sainristil puts drops behind him with new opportunity". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ Niyo, John (October 19, 2019). "Emerging Mike Sainristil gives Michigan fans a glimpse of the future". The Detroit News. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ Mackie, Theo (October 28, 2019). "After spring breakout, Mike Sainristil transforming hype into production". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ McMann, Aaron (October 9, 2020). "Mike Sainristil and the Year 2 leap at Michigan". Mlive.com. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ Chengelis, Angelique S. (October 12, 2020). "Receiver Mike Sainristil 'can't wait' to show a big jump in Michigan offense". The Detroit News. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ Hole, Isaiah (October 9, 2020). "Mike Sainristil ready for breakout season in sophomore year". USA Today. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ Hole, Isaiah (September 14, 2022). "Why Mike Sainristil has excelled playing defensive back". USA Today. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ Zuke, Ryan (September 21, 2022). "Michigan's Mike Sainristil finds his groove at new position". Mlive.com. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ "2022 Michigan Football Statistics". University of Michigan. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  • ^ Woelkers Jr., David (January 26, 2023). "2022 Michigan CB recap: Solid showing leads to potential star power next season". Maize n Brew. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ Woods, Trevor (August 24, 2023). "Michigan Football announces 2023 team captains". Maize n Brew. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ Knoop, Trent (December 13, 2023). "Three Michigan Football Players Named Sporting News All-Americans". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  • ^ "2023 Michigan Wolverines Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  • ^ "Sainristil Leads Stifling Defense as U-M Blanks Iowa to Win Third Straight B1G Title". University of Michigan Athletics.
  • ^ Meyer, Craig (January 8, 2024). "Watch: Mike Sainristil's near pick-six clinches Michigan football's first national title since 1997". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  • ^ "Mike Sainristil Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  • ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Mike Sainristil College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  • ^ Lichtenstein, Hannah (April 26, 2024). "Commanders draft CB Mike Sainristil with No. 50 overall pick". Commanders.com. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  • ^ "Commanders sign 2nd-round pick Mike Sainristil". Commanders.com. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
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