Mike Sainristil

Commanders selected Michigan CB Mike Sainristil with the No. 50 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

An All-American and First Team All Big-10 selection, Sainristil (5'9/182) was arguably the top nickel corner in the nation this year. The converted slot wide receiver allowed a 58% reception rate on 50 targets, to go along with six pass breakups and six interceptions which ranked third in the FBS. He is a pure athlete who can change the direction of the field quickly, or even change the score (two touchdowns in ‘23). An elite zone cover DB who earned a strong 85th percentile cover grade, Sainristil should be plug-and-play at the next level in the slot. He possesses elite ball skills with 13 pass breakups and seven interceptions over the last two seasons. A plus athlete, The Michigan shutdown corner put up 95th% jumping marks with a scorching 4.01s shuttle (94th%) for an 8.45 RAS. While he may struggle with press/man coverage he does add physicality in run support to his resume with 44 run stops and 20 total pressures with two sacks in the last two years. Sainristil has a high motor and never stops, is consistently around the ball and has the athleticism to shine in a nickel role.