P. J. Mustipher

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P. J. Mustipher
No. 94 – Arizona Cardinals
Position: Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1998-11-10) November 10, 1998 (age 25)
Owings Mills, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:318 lb (144 kg)
Career information
High school: McDonogh (Owings Mills, Maryland)
College: Penn State (2018–2022)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 3, 2024
Total tackles:4
Player stats at PFR

Patrick Joseph Mustipher (born November 10, 1998) is an American professional football nose tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State.

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Early life

Mustipher grew up in Owings Mills, Maryland and attended McDonogh High School. In his high school career Mustipher was named a MaxPrep underclassmen All-American. [1] Mustipher committed to play college football at Penn State over other schools such as Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Ohio State. [2] [3]

College career

In Mustipher's freshman season he put 14 tackles, one going for a loss, and one forced fumble. [4] In Mustipher's sophomore year he took a step up after making 37 tackles, with 4.5 being for a loss, a sack, and a forced fumble. [5] In Mustipher's junior season he had another good season after having 35 tackles, 1.5 going for a loss, a sack, and a pass deflection. [6] However, in Mustipher's Senior season he was on pace for a breakout season after putting up 21 tackles, three being for a loss, and a sack. [7] However, after just five game into the season Mustipher suffered a season ending injury and missed the rest of the 2021 season. [8] For his performance on the year he was named a second team all-Big Ten Conference. [9] Mustipher was also named a Rotary Lombardi Award semifinalist. [10] [11] Mustipher had a breakout season in his extra year of eligibility after posting 37 tackles, 0.5 being for a loss. [12] For his performance on the year he was once again named second team all-Big Ten. [13] [14]

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 3+7⁄8 in
(1.93 m)		320 lb
(145 kg)		32+3⁄4 in
(0.83 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		5.41 s1.88 s3.10 s5.03 s8.01 s27.5 in
(0.70 m)		8 ft 0 in
(2.44 m)		19 reps
All values from NFL Combine [15] [16]

Denver Broncos

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Mustipher was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent. [17] [18] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad. [19] [20]

New Orleans Saints

On December 6, 2023, Mustipher was signed by the New Orleans Saints off the Broncos practice squad. [21]

Philadelphia Eagles

On March 19, 2024, Mustipher signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. [22] He was waived on August 27. [23]

Arizona Cardinals

On August 29, 2024, Mustipher was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. [24]

Personal life

PJ, is the brother of former Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens and current Los Angeles Chargers center, Sam Mustipher. [25]

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