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Ahead of the NFL Draft, a Michigan cornerback suggests that Aidan Hutchinson and the Lions might reunite.

Michigan’s nickelback, Mike Sainristil, has surged into first-round draft consideration with an impressive pre-draft evaluation season leading up to the NFL Draft in Detroit on April 25th. Sainristil’s notable performance at the 2024 NFL Combine included a 4.47 40-yard-dash time, showcasing the speed that established him as one of the nation’s top defensive playmakers last season.

Recently, Sainristil displayed excitement in response to a post from a Detroit-based sports media network on social media, tagging his former Michigan teammate and current Detroit Lions edge-rusher, Aidan Hutchinson. In the conversation, Sainristil was highlighted as a potential solution for the Lions’ 2024 secondary, and the former Michigan defensive back seemed eager about the possibility of joining the NFL team in the Great Lakes State.

Hutchinson, a Consensus All-American for the Wolverines in 2021, boasts an impressive collegiate career. Despite finishing as the Heisman Trophy runner-up to Alabama QB Bryce Young and being a Maxwell Award finalist in 2021, Hutchinson’s NFL journey began with his selection as the second overall pick by the Lions in the 2022 draft. He quickly made his mark, earning Pepsi’s Rookie of the Year honors in his debut season and securing his first Pro Bowl appearance in 2023, a year that saw him lead the Lions to their first division title since 1993.

The Lions’ secondary faces a significant challenge following the release of cornerback Cameron Sutton, who is currently facing legal issues. Sainristil, with his impressive track record at Michigan, including 26 solo tackles, six interceptions, and six pass break-ups last season, presents a potential solution for the Lions’ defensive woes. His standout performance in the College Football Playoff national championship game, including an 81-yard interception return, played a pivotal role in securing Michigan’s first national title since 1997.

Although Sainristil was not included in the first round of CBS Sports’ latest 2024 NFL Mock Draft, he is projected as a second-round pick. This could pose a challenge for the Lions, as they currently hold the 61st overall slot in the second round, potentially requiring them to consider trading up to secure Sainristil’s talents.