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 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. 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.

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.

Penn State
In 2022, Tinsley transferred to Penn State to play for the Nittany Lions. 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. On August 29, 2023, the Commanders announced that he had made the initial 53-man roster.