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Mike Sainristil

CB

Mike Sainristil came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (50th overall) in 2024, drafted out of Michigan. Now with WAS, he's in his 3rd NFL season. His 65.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 84th percentile among DEFs — solidly above average.

Size

5'10", 182#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 2, 50th overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
45.2

46th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

5 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.34
Pass rush×0.3-0.30
Ball skills×0.25-0.61
Run defense×0.2+0.17
Availability×0.1+0.49

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026WAS45.25
2025WAS6517
2024WAS61.917

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Mike Sainristil has played in 39 regular-season games, all with WAS.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 65.0, in the 84th percentile among DEFs that year.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PHI—59.7
Week 2DAL—41.6
Week 3SEA—41.4
Week 5NYG—42

Mike Sainristil — common questions

What position does Mike Sainristil play?
Mike Sainristil is listed as a CB.
Which teams has Mike Sainristil played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Mike Sainristil has played for WAS (2024–2026).
Where did Mike Sainristil go to college?
Mike Sainristil played college football at Michigan.
When was Mike Sainristil drafted?
Mike Sainristil was selected in round 2, 50th overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Mike Sainristil scored?
Mike Sainristil has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Mike Sainristil's ScoutIndex Rating?
Mike Sainristil rated 45.2 for 2026, the 46th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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