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Mike Sainristil
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Sainristil with the Washington Commanders in 2024
No. 0 – Washington Commanders
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2000-10-03) October 3, 2000 (age 24)
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
Career NFL statistics as of Week 9, 2024
Tackles:44
Pass deflections:5
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mike Sainristil (/ˈmaɪki ˈseɪnrɪstɪl/ MY-kee SANE-rih-stil; born October 3, 2000) is a Haitian American professional 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] He and his family left the country at 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] As a senior, Sainristil was named Massachusetts' 2018 Gatorade Player of the Year after 30 receptions for 762 yards and 12 touchdowns as a wide receiver with six interceptions as a defensive back, helping Everett reach the Division 1 North Sectional semifinals. He concluded his high school career with 28 receiving touchdowns.[4]

College career

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Sainristil with the Michigan Wolverines in 2023
Sainristil after winning the 2023 Big Ten Championship Game MVP award

In November 2018, Sainristil committed to play college football for the Wolverines 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 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]

Statistics

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College statistics
Year Team G Tackles Interceptions Fumbles Receiving
Solo Ast Cmb TfL Sck Int Yds Avg TD PD FR Yds TD FF Rec Yds Avg TD
2019 Michigan 13 1 – 1 – – – – – – – – – – – 8 145 18.1 1
2020 6 – – – – – – – – – 6 – – – 2 7 82 11.7 2
2021 14 5 – 5 – – – – – – – – – – – 22 312 14.2 2
2022 14 38 20 58 6.5 2 1 8 8 – 7 – – – – – – – –
2023 15 26 18 44 4 1 6 232 38.7 2 6 – – – 2 – – – –
Career[22] 62 70 38 108 10.5 3 7 240 34.3 2 13 – – – 2 37 539 14.6 5

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
5 ft 9+3⁄8 in
(1.76 m) 		182 lb
(83 kg) 		30+7⁄8 in
(0.78 m) 		8+1⁄2 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[23][24]

Sainristil was selected by the Washington Commanders in the second round (50th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[25] He signed his four-year rookie contract on June 11, 2024.[26] Sainristil recorded his first career interception in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens.[27]

Statistics

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NFL statistics
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD
2024 WAS 9 8 44 35 9 – 1 38 – 5 – – – –
Career 9 8 44 35 9 – 1 38 – 5 – – – –

Personal life

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Sainristil had his first child, a daughter, in 2024.[28]

References

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  1. ^ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 258. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Lage, Larry (October 28, 2019). "Michigan WR Mike Sainristil fled Haiti as child with family". Associated Press. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "Mike Sainristil". University of Michigan. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  4. ^ "2018-2019 Massachusetts Football Player of the Year". Gatorade.com. Stokely-Van Camp, Inc. 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  5. ^ Sang, Orion (November 4, 2018). "Michigan football recruiting: 2019 star Mike Sainristil commits". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  6. ^ Sears, Ethan (April 7, 2019). "Mike Sainristil impresses in spring ball". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Niyo, John (October 19, 2019). "Emerging Mike Sainristil gives Michigan fans a glimpse of the future". The Detroit News. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  9. ^ Mackie, Theo (October 28, 2019). "After spring breakout, Mike Sainristil transforming hype into production". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  10. ^ McMann, Aaron (October 9, 2020). "Mike Sainristil and the Year 2 leap at Michigan". Mlive.com. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Hole, Isaiah (October 9, 2020). "Mike Sainristil ready for breakout season in sophomore year". USA Today. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  13. ^ Hole, Isaiah (September 14, 2022). "Why Mike Sainristil has excelled playing defensive back". USA Today. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  14. ^ Zuke, Ryan (September 21, 2022). "Michigan's Mike Sainristil finds his groove at new position". Mlive.com. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  15. ^ "2022 Michigan Football Statistics". University of Michigan. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ Woods, Trevor (August 24, 2023). "Michigan Football announces 2023 team captains". Maize n Brew. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  18. ^ Knoop, Trent (December 13, 2023). "Three Michigan Football Players Named Sporting News All-Americans". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  19. ^ "2023 Michigan Wolverines Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  20. ^ "Sainristil Leads Stifling Defense as U-M Blanks Iowa to Win Third Straight B1G Title". University of Michigan Athletics.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ "Mike Sainristil". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  23. ^ "Mike Sainristil Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  24. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Mike Sainristil College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  25. ^ Lichtenstein, Hannah (April 26, 2024). "Commanders draft CB Mike Sainristil with No. 50 overall pick". Commanders.com. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  26. ^ "Commanders sign 2nd-round pick Mike Sainristil". Commanders.com. June 11, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  27. ^ Washington Commanders Public Relations. "Commanders-Ravens Stats & Snaps". Commanders.com. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  28. ^ Lichtenstein, Hannah (June 16, 2024). "Soon-to-be dad Mike Sainristil excited to create memories and be a role model for daughter". Commanders.com. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
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