Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Mike Sainristil put himself in the good graces of the team’s fans shortly after he was drafted.
Sainristil responded to an Instagram post from franchise legend Darrell Green, wanting an opportunity to train with the Pro Football Hall of Famer.
“Let’s get in the lab, OG,” Sainristil said.
Green quickly responded: “you say when!”
As it turns out, Sainristil wasn’t joking around. This week, he trained with the four-time winner of the NFL’s Fastest Man award.
Check it out via Instagram:
This is cool: Commanders rookie DB @MikeSainristil working with Hall of Famer @darrellgreen28.
(via @WeUpNow_Fox on IG)https://t.co/QUB4WYd8az
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 11, 2024
Here’s the full Instagram link so you can watch the video.
Washington fans are already excited about Sainristil. A star at Michigan, Sainristil was an All-American who intercepted six passes last season in leading the Wolverines to the national championship. Legendary former Alabama coach Nick Saban called him perhaps the best “pound-for-pound player” in the 2024 NFL draft.
But reaching out to Green, arguably the most popular player in franchise history, makes him even more of a fan favorite. Green, who will have his No. 28 retired sometime in the upcoming season, has pledged his full support behind the Commanders under new owner Josh Harris. Green has spoken with Emmanuel Forbes, too.
The Commanders’ rookies report to training camp next (July 18), with the veterans coming five days later. Sainristil will be ready.