Mitchell Tinsley Explained

Mitchell Anthony Robert Tinsley (born September 15, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Washington Commanders 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 Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

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.^[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

Tinsley signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2023.^[8] He was waived by the team on August 27, 2024, and joined their practice squad the following day.^[9]

External links

• Washington Commanders bio
• Penn State Nittany Lions bio
• Western Kentucky Hilltoppers bio
• Hutchinson Blue Dragons bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Brugler . Dane . The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide . subscription . April 10, 2022 . . 76 .
2. Web site: Mitchell Tinsley – Football (WR). bluedragonsports.com.
3. Web site: Jones . Ben . 2022-08-06 . Penn State Football: Mitchell Tinsley Is His Own Man, but He's Also a Lot Like Jahan Dotson . 2024-07-05 . StateCollege.com . en-US.
4. Web site: Rudel . Neil . Look for Tinsley to catch on fast . The Sentinel. 2022-08-08 . 2024-10-12.
5. Web site: Penn State football: Mitchell Tinsley explains commitment . Centre Daily Times . 2024-08-10 . subscription.
6. Web site: Wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley hopes to make a name for himself at Penn State . 7 August 2022 .
7. Web site: Transfer WR Mitchell Tinsley looking to fill Jahan Dotson-sized hole in Penn State's offense .
8. Web site: Commanders agree to terms with 12 undrafted free agents. Zach. Selby. Commanders.com. May 1, 2023. May 1, 2023.
9. Web site: Commanders sign 12 players to 2024 practice squad . Commanders.com . 28 August 2024.