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Mitchell Tinsley
Tinsley with the Washington Commanders in 2023
No. 84 – Houston Texans
PositionWide receiver
Roster statusPractice squad
Personal information
Born (1999-09-15) September 15, 1999 (age 27)
Lee's Summit, Missouri, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolLee's Summit
College
NFL draft2023: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Receptions8
Receiving yards116
Receiving touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mitchell Anthony Robert Tinsley (born September 15, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Houston Texans 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.

Early life

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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

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Hutchinson Community College

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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

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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

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-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)		6 ft 3+5⁄8 in
(1.92 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
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[8][9]

Washington Commanders

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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

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Tinsley signed a futures contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on February 4, 2025.[12] Tinsley played with the Bengals against the Washington Commanders in Week 2 of the preseason, scoring two touchdowns to help win 31-17.[13] Tinsley ultimately made the final 53-man roster.[14] His first career catch was a game-tying one-handed touchdown reception in an eventual victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars.[15] Tinsley played in all 17 games for Cincinnati (including four starts), recording eight receptions for 116 yards and two touchdowns.

On January 5, 2026, the Bengals signed Tinsley to a one-year contract extension.[16] On August 30, he was waived as part of final roster cuts.[17]

Houston Texans

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On September 1, 2026, Tinsley was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[18]

References

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  1. ↑ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 76. Archived from the original (PDF) 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.
  13. ↑ "Bengals' Zac Taylor on WR Mitchell Tinsley after two-TD night: 'Baller'". NFL.com. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  14. ↑ Hobson, Geoff (August 26, 2025). "Bengals Retain Roster Flexibility At Cutdown". www.bengals.com. Archived from the original on August 26, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  15. ↑ "POSTGAME RECAP, NOTES & QUOTES". Bengals Jaguars Postgame Recap. September 14, 2025. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Bengals Sign 13 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts, Six Players to Contract Extensions | BENGALS ROSTER UPDATE". Bengals.com. January 5, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Bengals Reduce Final Roster to 53 Players for 2026 Season". Bengals.com. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (9-1-2026)". HoustonTexans.com. September 1, 2026.
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