In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders selected Mike Sainristil, a cornerback from the University of Michigan, with the 50th overall pick. Sainristil, previously a captain and standout defensive back at Michigan, was noted for his versatility and leadership. He received high praise from analysts and coaches, including Nick Saban, who described him as potentially the best pound-for-pound football player in the draft. Sainristil's performance at Michigan, including a 90.3 PFF grade since 2022 and being the 2nd-most intercepting CB in 2023, positioned him as a significant addition to the Commanders' defense under Dan Quinn. Notably, he was ranked as the No. 43 overall prospect.
Washington selected Michigan cornerback Mike Sainristil, a former high school player at Everett High, with the 50th pick in the NFL Draft on Friday. https://t.co/J5Gpbkpssn
What the Commanders are getting with: DT Jer-Zhan Newton - https://t.co/BIkWrUEGUT Michigan CB Mike Sainristil - https://t.co/Nnn9GOaoRP @nickbaumgardner and @LarryHolder with the profile assist
The Commanders take former Michigan DB Mike Sainristil at No. 50.
"I LOVE... there's a difference between love and LOVE... I LOVE this guy. This guy may be the best football player pound-for-pound in the draft." - Nick Saban on Michigan CB Mike Sainristil, selected by the Commanders at No. 50 🏈🎙️ #NFLDraft https://t.co/fzWiVQrvFY
High praise for one of Michigan’s all stars on defense. Mike Sainristil is going to catch a lot of NFL folks off guard. https://t.co/epouGDtJuL
Mike Sainristil was one of my favorite players to cover and watch on tape. GREAT YOUNG MAN OF CHARACTER and a multidimensional athlete who played WR, DB and punt returner. Michigan doesn’t win a National Championship without his ability or leadership. @Commanders are BUILDING. https://t.co/HJn3gDr3UC
🏈 With the 50th pick in the 2nd round of the 2024 NFL Draft, The Washington Commanders selected Mike Sainristil, a defensive back from the University of Michigan. https://t.co/iUO3PtMTDf
Hail to the @Commanders 3 for 3!! Unreal Qb with and now 2 great defensive players in round 2. Mike Sainristil is one of the best secondary players and one of the best players in the nfl draft. Don’t be surprised if he is the best nickel in the nfl in two yrs.
I remember covering Sainristil as a hyped freshman wide receiver in Michigan's 2019 spring game. What a journey it's been for him https://t.co/UE9SFAo4c2
Had Mike Sainristil mocked to Arizona in the first round, so safe to say I like that pick for the Commanders. https://t.co/IlWiMyhOfN
Commanders get one of my favorite players in the draft. DB Mikey Sainristil. He's small but is a ballhawk. Great instincts. GREAT leader. He changed UM's program. Read this on him: https://t.co/e8bvWxtiTJ https://t.co/e8bvWxtiTJ
Back-to-back Michigan picks, with DB Mike Sainristil going to the Commanders at No. 50. That position switch two years ago worked out well. https://t.co/pLPodqGdrH
Commanders taking Michigan DB Mike Sainristill. @dpbrugler's No. 43 overall prospect goes 50th.
Another one off the board for Michigan football! Mike Sainristil, Michigan's captain and a star DB, is heading to the Washington Commanders. STORY: https://t.co/6H9WwIsXg3 https://t.co/IGzwqUZ27a
Nick Saban on new Commanders CB Mike Sainristil: “This guy may be - pound-for-pound - the best football player in this draft.” Coach absolutely loves him.
Commanders taking Michigan DB Mike Sainristill. @dpbrugler's No. 43 overall prospect.
Commanders are drafting Michigan CB Mike Sainristil, per @albertbreer https://t.co/PxXtUje9Gv
Commanders select Michigan DB Mike Sainristil with No. 50 overall pick of 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/ko6JxobZde https://t.co/dT81WhHxx8
Washington Selects CB Mike Sainrisril 50th Overall 🔥 90.3 PFF Grade Since 2022 (4th Among Big Ten CBs) https://t.co/pMeg0TRRTW
With the 50th overall pick, the Washington Commanders select ... Michigan CB Mike Sainristil
The Commanders select CB Mike Sainristil with the 50th pick.
The Commanders take former Michigan DB Mike Sainristill at No. 50.
🚨 With the 50th pick in the NFL draft, the Washington Commanders select: Michigan CB Mike Sainristil https://t.co/yMevKVVCZo
Commanders select CB Mike Sainristil with the No. 50 overall pick. Sainristil had the 2nd-most INTs among all CBs in 2023.
The Commanders are taking Michigan CB Mikey Sainristil.
The #Commanders will select Michigan CB Mike Sainristil at pick No. 50, as they add another piece to Dan Quinn's defense. That's back-to-back Michigan players. https://t.co/CrZ6gSKNy0
BREAKING: The #Commanders are drafting DB Mike Sainristill with pick 50 https://t.co/CosYmvG0T0
Commanders taking Michigan DB Mike Sainristill
From 3 Star Recruit, to National Champion, now a coveted NFL draft pick Mike Sainristil checks ALL the boxes for teams in need of a 'football player' PFF’s feature with the Michigan standout⬇️ https://t.co/WoQ7SQHIYV