Mitchell Tinsley

Last updated

Mitchell Tinsley
Washington Commanders WR Mitchell Tinsley (cropped).jpg
Tinsley with the Washington Commanders in 2023
Cincinnati Bengals
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-15) September 15, 1999 (age 25)
Lee's Summit, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Lee's Summit
College:
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Reserve/futures
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mitchell Anthony Robert Tinsley (born September 15, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Hutchinson Blue Dragons, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, and Penn State Nittany Lions. Tinsley signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

Contents

Early life

Tinsley was born on September 15, 1999, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. [1] He attended Lee's Summit High School, where he only played one year of football, recording 19 receptions for 350 yards and six touchdowns as a senior.[ citation needed ]

College career

Hutchinson Community College

Tinsley attended Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas for two years, recording 57 receptions for 656 yards and four touchdowns for the Blue Dragons. [2]

Western Kentucky

In 2020, Tinsley transferred to Western Kentucky University to play for the Hilltoppers. In his first year there, he had 43 receptions for 377 yards and four touchdowns. As a 14-game starter in 2021, Tinsley had 87 receptions for 1,402 yards and 14 touchdowns. [3] [4]

Penn State

In 2022, Tinsley transferred to Penn State to play for the Nittany Lions. [5] [6] [7] In his first game at Penn State, he had seven receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown. In 13 starts, Tinsley recorded 51 receptions for 577 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)		199 lb
(90 kg)		32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		4.59 s1.60 s2.63 s4.14 s6.70 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		14 reps
Sources: [8] [9]

Washington Commanders

Tinsley signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2023. [10] He was waived by the team on August 27, 2024, and joined their practice squad the following day. [11]

Cincinnati Bengals

Tinsley signed a futures contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on February 4, 2025. [12]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michael Clayton (American football)</span> American football player (born 1982)

Michael Rashard Clayton is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 15th overall in the 2004 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bobby Engram</span> American football player and coach (born 1973)

Simon J. "Bobby" Engram III is an American professional football coach and former wide receiver who is the wide receivers coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Engram played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft. Engram also played for the Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs before becoming a coach by the 2010s.

Derek Robert Moye is a former American football wide receiver. After playing college football for Penn State, he was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Allen Robinson</span> American football player (born 1993)

Allen Bernard Robinson II is an American professional football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions, earning first-team All-American honors in 2013. Robinson was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL) in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played for the Jaguars for four seasons, before signing with the Chicago Bears in 2018. Robinson has also played for the Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Hogan (American football)</span> American football and lacrosse player (born 1988)

Christopher James Hogan is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons. He played college football for the Monmouth Hawks following three years of college lacrosse with the Penn State Nittany Lions. Hogan was a member of five NFL teams, most notably the New England Patriots.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Geno Lewis</span> American gridiron football player (born 1993)

Eugene Brenton Lewis is an American professional football wide receiver for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and Oklahoma Sooners.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jalin Marshall</span> American football player (born 1995)

Jalin Delane Marshall is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist. He signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent following the 2016 NFL draft. He played college football at Ohio State. He has also played for the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alex Erickson</span> American football player (born 1992)

Alex Michael Erickson is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist. He played college football at Wisconsin and was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2016. Erickson has also been a member of the Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders, New York Jets, Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Gesicki</span> American football player (born 1995)

Michael William Gesicki is an American professional football tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State. He was drafted in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tee Higgins</span> American football player (born 1999)

Tamaurice William "Tee" Higgins is an American professional football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson, where he won the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship as a sophomore, and was selected by the Bengals with the first pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hakeem Butler</span> American football player (born 1996)

Hakeem Butler is an American professional football wide receiver for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Iowa State, and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft. He has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, BC Lions, Edmonton Elks, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cincinnati Bengals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ja'Marr Chase</span> American football player (born 2000)

Ja'Marr Anthony Chase is an American professional football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers, where he won the Fred Biletnikoff Award and the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship as a sophomore. Selected fifth overall by the Bengals in the 2021 NFL draft, Chase was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and a second-team All-Pro after setting the rookie record for single-game receiving yards en route to an appearance in Super Bowl LVI. In 2024, Chase became the fifth player in the Super Bowl era to win the receiving triple crown, leading the league in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">David Bell (American football)</span> American football player (born 2000)

David Kyreem Bell is an American professional football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers, and was selected by the Browns in the 2022 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Juwan Johnson</span> American football player (born 1996)

Juwan Johnson is an American professional football tight end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State and Oregon and signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jahan Dotson</span> American football player (born 2000)

Jahan Waltè Dotson is an American professional football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the Washington Commanders in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft. Dotson was traded to the Eagles in 2024.

Christopher Parker Washington is an American professional football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State.

Jerreth Sterns is an American professional football wide receiver for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Houston Baptist before transferring to Western Kentucky.

Shedrick Jackson is an American professional football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn and was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

Mac Elijah Hippenhammer is an American football wide receiver. He played college football at Penn State and Miami (OH). He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

Noah St. John Cain is an American professional football running back who is a free agent. He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and for the LSU Tigers and signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2024.

References

  1. ↑ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic . p. 76. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Mitchell Tinsley – Football (WR)". bluedragonsports.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  3. ↑ Jones, Ben (August 6, 2022). "Penn State Football: Mitchell Tinsley Is His Own Man, but He's Also a Lot Like Jahan Dotson". StateCollege.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  4. ↑ Rudel, Neil (August 8, 2022). "Look for Tinsley to catch on fast". The Sentinel. Archived from the original on September 8, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Penn State football: Mitchell Tinsley explains commitment" . Centre Daily Times. Archived from the original on December 28, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley hopes to make a name for himself at Penn State". August 7, 2022. Archived from the original on September 8, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Transfer WR Mitchell Tinsley looking to fill Jahan Dotson-sized hole in Penn State's offense". Archived from the original on September 8, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Mitchell Tinsley Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  9. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Mitchell Tinsley College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  10. ↑ Selby, Zach (May 1, 2023). "Commanders agree to terms with 12 undrafted free agents". Commanders.com. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Commanders sign 12 players to 2024 practice squad". Commanders.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Bengals Sign WR Mitchell Tinsley to Future/Reserve Contract". Bengals.com. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.