Mitchell Tinsley

Mitchell Anthony Robert Tinsley (born September 15, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Western Kentucky with one season at Penn State before signing with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

Mitchell Tinsley
No. 86 – Washington Commanders
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-15) September 15, 1999
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 (Lee's Summit)
College:
Undrafted:2023
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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.

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.

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.[2][3]

Penn State

In 2022, Tinsley transferred to Penn State to play for the Nittany Lions.[4][5][6] In his first game at Penn State, he had seven receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown.

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench 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:[7][8]

Tinsley signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in May 2023.[9]

References
  1. Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 76. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  2. "Penn State Football: Mitchell Tinsley is His Own Man, but He's Also a Lot Like Jahan Dotson". 6 August 2022.
  3. "Look for Tinsley to catch on fast".
  4. https://www.centredaily.com/sports/college/penn-state-university/psu-football/article256885702.html
  5. "Wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley hopes to make a name for himself at Penn State". 7 August 2022.
  6. "Transfer WR Mitchell Tinsley looking to fill Jahan Dotson-sized hole in Penn State's offense".
  7. "Mitchell Tinsley Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  8. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Mitchell Tinsley College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  9. Selby, Zach (May 1, 2023). "Commanders agree to terms with 12 undrafted free agents". Commanders.com. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
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