Former Michigan Wolverine Mike Sainristil signs with Nike

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Former Michigan defensive end Mike Sainristil is adjusting to life in the NFL quite well. His stellar play as Wolverine has carried over into his latest role with the Washington Commanders, so much so that he was named team captain ahead of last Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

In 10 games as a rookie, Sainristil – Washington’s second-round pick (No. 50 overall) – was responsible for 38 solo tackles, six passes defensed and one interception. But recently, Sainristil added another major milestone to his already impressive career signed a deal with Nike.

Former Michigan defenseman Mike Sainristil

Mike Sainristil signs a deal with Nike / Mike Sainristil

While his play on the field certainly deserves attention, Sainristil’s sharp choices have also become a topic of conversation in recent weeks. Against the Eagles, he wore a custom back cleat inspired by the NikeVick2 shoe. Does the new partnership with Nike mean we could soon see Sainristil get his own signature shoe/cleat with the brand?

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