On Tuesday, the Commanders made an announcement regarding the signing of second-round cornerback Mike Sainristil. He was one of the two second-round picks made by the team this year. However, defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton has yet to sign with the team. Sainristil played as a wide receiver during his first three years at Michigan before transitioning to his current position in 2022. This move proved to be a smart one, as he excelled in his new role and made a significant impact in games. One of his standout moments was an interception in the fourth quarter of the national title game, which led to a celebration for the Wolverines.
In the past two seasons, Sainristil has demonstrated his skills on the field with impressive stats. He totaled 102 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, seven interceptions, two interception return touchdowns, and two forced fumbles. With a strong performance over the last two seasons, Sainristil has proven himself to be a valuable asset to the team. His transition to cornerback has paid off, and he has become a key player for the Commanders. Despite not having signed yet, Newton is expected to make a significant impact on the team once he joins up with them.
Sainristil’s journey from wide receiver to cornerback shows that players can adapt and succeed when given an opportunity. He took advantage of that opportunity and became one of Michigan’s best defensive players during his time there. The Commanders are excited about what Sainristil can bring to their defense and look forward to seeing him continue his success on their team.
Overall, Sainristil’s signing marks another step forward for the Commanders as they continue to build their roster for next season. With Newton still unsigned but expected to join soon, this team is looking like it will be a force in its division next year.
