Michigan cornerback Mike Sainristil doesn’t have many of the traits that normally get evaluators excited.
He’s short (5-foot-9), has okay (4.47) speed, and poor length (30 7/8 inch arms). However, any time you have a cornerback with six interceptions and two touchdowns in a single season, he warrants a closer look.
Sainristil started his career at Michigan as a receiver before transitioning to the defensive side of the ball full time in 2022. That explains his ball skills and why he’s just so good at the catch point. It also suggests that Sainristil is just scratching the surface of his upside at the position.