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Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Mike Sainristil was named the "Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week" for the final week of the regular season. His fiancee, Seliana Carvalho, indicated that she thinks an even bigger honor is headed his way.
Carvalho reshared the post announcing his "Rookie of the Week" award and then added her own caption. She predicted that he will be named the "Defensive Rookie of the Year" at the conclusion of the season.
"DROY NEXT" - Seliana Carvalho wrote on Instagram.
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In another photo, Seliana Carvalho shared a glimpse at the decorations she had set up at their home to celebrate his big accomplishment.
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The Washington Commanders cornerback was named the "Rookie of the Week" after he broke up three passes and had eight tackles in the Week 18 finale against the Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted in the second round and had been a valued slot corner before making the move to the outside earlier in the season.
The Washington Commanders won 12 games in a regular season for the first time in 30 years.
Mike Sainristil's fiancee Seliana shared a 2024 football recap
Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Mike Sainristil was a standout at the University of Michigan, even helping lead the team to a National Championship last season. Washington Commanders drafted him in the second round and he has exceeded expectations as a valuable asset to the defense as they won 12 games in 2024.
His fiancee, Seliana Carvalho, shared a recap of their 2024 which included clips of their pregame moments with the Michigan Wolverines and then with the Washington Commanders. In the caption, Carvalho called the rookie cornerback her 'best friend.'
"My best friend for life🤍" - Seliana Carvalho shared on Instagram
The couple, who welcomed their first child, a daughter named Summer, celebrated their first holiday season as a family of three last month. The couple shared the news they were expecting a baby just weeks before he played in the National Championship with the Wolverines in January 2024.
