Mitchell Tinsley
WR
#82
Experience: 3 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 26
Weight: 205 lbs
College: Penn State
2025 SEASON
- REC8
- YDS116
- AVG14.5
- TDS2
Receiving
Field Position
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opp 19-1 - by Yard Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Opp 49-20 - by Yard Line | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Own 1-20 - by Yard Line | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Own 21-50 - by Yard Line | 3 | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
Game Halves
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Half | 3 | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Last Two Minutes of Half | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd Half | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Home vs Road
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Games | 1 | 4 | 37 | 9.2 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Road Games | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Margin of Victory
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margin 8-14 | 1 | 4 | 37 | 9.2 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
Point Differential
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behind | 2 | 5 | 35 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Behind by 1-8 Points | 2 | 5 | 35 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Tied | 3 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
Quarters
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | 1 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th Quarter | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th Quarter within 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd Quarter | 3 | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd Quarter | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stadium Surfaces
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turf | 3 | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 |
Biography
The Bengals signed Tinsley to a Reserve/Future contract in February, adding a 6-foot-1, 205-pound prospect to the wide receiver room ... Tinsley entered the NFL as a college free agent signee of Washington in 2023 and played in two games during his rookie season, then spent the '24 campaign on the Commanders' practice squad ... He finished his collegiate career at Penn State in 2022, after spending two seasons ('20-21) at Western Kentucky and starting off at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas ('18-19) ... Caught 51 passes for 577 yards and five TDs in lone season with the Nittany Lions.
Career transactions:
Signed with Washington as college free agent on 5-12-23 ... Waived by Commanders on 8-27-24 ... Signed to Commanders practice squad on 8-28-24 ... Commanders practice squad contract expired on 2-3-25 ... Signed with Cincinnati as free agent on 2-4-25.
Pro career:
2023—Played in two games as a rookie with Washington ... Inactive for 15 games ... Did not record any stats ... Made NFL debut on Sept. 17 at Denver, lining up for three offensive snaps ... Played seven special teams snaps on Jan. 7 vs. Dallas.
2024—Did not play ... Spent season on Washington's practice squad ... Signed Reserve/Future contract with Cincinnati on Feb. 4.
College:
Spent final season (2022) at Penn State ... Spent first two seasons (2018-19) at Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas, then played two seasons ('20-21) at Western Kentucky University ... In lone season at Penn State, caught 51 passes for 577 yards and five TDs in 13 games (10 starts) ... Played in 39 games with 33 starts at Division I level (final three seasons), totaling 181 catches for 2356 yards and 23 TDs ... Second-team All-Conference USA selection at Western Kentucky in 2021.
High school/personal:
Hometown is Lee's Summit, Mo. ... Attended Lee's Summit High School, where he caught 19 passes for 350 yards and six TDs as a senior ... Also participated in basketball and track and field ... Media studies major at Penn State.
NOTE ABOUT NFL EXPERIENCE: Tinsley did not earn an accrued year of experience toward NFL free agency in 2024.
Last Updated July 2025