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Mitchell Tinsley

WR

Mitchell Tinsley is an NFL WR. Now with CIN, he's in his 4th NFL season. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 11 catches for 165 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 205#

College

Penn State; Western Kentucky

Draft

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Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
39.2

16th percentile among WRs · limited sample

1 games · 7 targets

Role×0.14-0.11
Hands×0.1+0.11
Volume×0.12-0.52
Total EPA×0.22-0.88
EPA/target×0.3-1.02
Yards/target×0.12-0.22

Week 1 projection · vs BUF

Methodology
Rec1.6 (0–3)49% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)49% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)49% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)49% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)49% 1.5+
Rec yds20.4 (2.5–38.3)50% 20.5+
Rec yds20.4 (2.5–38.3)50% 20.5+
Rec yds20.4 (2.5–38.3)50% 20.5+
Rec yds20.4 (2.5–38.3)50% 20.5+
Rec yds20.4 (2.5–38.3)50% 20.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed9▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst21▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility54▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size61▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands17▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat71▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability23▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share49▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share52▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency15▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume42▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CIN39.21349
2025CIN40.7881162

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Mitchell Tinsley has played in 9 regular-season games, all with CIN.

As a receiver he has caught 11 passes for 165 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with CIN: 116 yards and 2 touchdowns in 8 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4JAX3 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD35.3

Mitchell Tinsley — common questions

What position does Mitchell Tinsley play?
Mitchell Tinsley is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Mitchell Tinsley played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Mitchell Tinsley has played for CIN (2025–2026).
Where did Mitchell Tinsley go to college?
Mitchell Tinsley played college football at Penn State; Western Kentucky.
How many touchdowns has Mitchell Tinsley scored?
Mitchell Tinsley has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Mitchell Tinsley's ScoutIndex Rating?
Mitchell Tinsley rated 39.2 for 2026, the 16th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file