Mike Sainristil

Edit links
Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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:Unsigned draft pick
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Mike Sainristil (/ˈmaɪki ˈseɪnrɪstɪl/ 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 an 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 and high school

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 began to receive threats as a radio station director 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

Sainristil being awarded 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 was 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 for Michigan’s national championship team.[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]

On January 8, 2024, Sainristil recorded the game-clinching interception in the 2024 national championship game, intercepting Washington's Michael Penix Jr. and returning it 81 yards.[20]

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[21] 33 37 539 14.6 5 1 7 7 0 4 29 7.3 0

Professional career

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[22][23]

Sainristil was selected by the Washington Commanders in the second round (50th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[24]

References

  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. ^ 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.
  21. ^ "Mike Sainristil". mgoblue.com. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  22. ^ "Mike Sainristil Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  23. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Mike Sainristil College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  24. ^ Lichtenstein, Hannah (April 26, 2024). "Commanders draft CB Mike Sainristil with No. 50 overall pick". Commanders.com. Retrieved April 28, 2024.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mike Sainristil.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mike_Sainristil&oldid=1225653465"