The biggest compliment one could pay Mike Sainristil for his rookie exploits is that nobody worried about him. That's not always the case where rookie cornerbacks are concerned, but the Washington Commanders look to have a possible steal on their hands.
Sainristil isn't reveling in his newly acquired momentum. He's eager to build on it, and the signs coming out of training camp suggest that the former second-round pick is well on his way to NFL superstardom.
The Commanders didn't flinch when Sainristil was available at No. 50 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Although he was undersized, those in power were convinced he could be a tremendous addition.