Former Everett High School and University of Michigan football player Mikey Sainristil has been selected by the Washington Commanders in the NFL Draft. Sainristil, who played on two state championship teams in high school and helped lead Michigan to a national title, was chosen as the 50th overall pick in the second round. He expressed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity, mentioning that he had thought he would be drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sainristil will join Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels in the Commanders' pre-season camp. The draft was attended by Sainristil's parents, Carlot and Raymonde, as well as a large group of friends and family. Former Everett High head coach John DiBiaso expressed his pride and confidence in Sainristil's abilities. Additionally, former Everett High football player Jason Maitre has been invited to the Seattle Seahawks mini-camp.
In other NFL news, the Seattle Seahawks have signed their first-round draft pick, defensive tackle Byron Murphy II. Murphy, a native of Texas, was chosen as the No. 16 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The contract is reported to be a four-year, fully-guaranteed deal worth $16.083 million, with an $8.516 million signing bonus. Murphy expressed his excitement about joining his favorite team and organization, stating that he will give 110 percent every day. He was a second-team Associated Press All-American and was named the Big 12 Conference defensive lineman of the year in 2023. Murphy played for the Texas Longhorns and helped the team win the Big 12 and earn a College Football Playoff bid. [d9cfe187] [cbd831f4]