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Mitchell Tinsley

WR

Mitchell Tinsley is an NFL WR. Now with CIN, he's in his 4th NFL season. Deep Threat is his calling card, grading in the 87th percentile among his peers. 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

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
40.7

26th percentile among WRs · limited sample

8 games · 24 targets

Role×0.14-0.19
Hands×0.1-0.91
Volume×0.12-0.38
Total EPA×0.22-0.36
EPA/target×0.3-0.29
Yards/target×0.12-1.29

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.

2025 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.

Burst23▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility52▶

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

Size62▶

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

Receiving

Hands3▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat87▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability24▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share49▶

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

Air-Yards Share65▶

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

Impact

Efficiency30▶

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

Volume51▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CIN39.31349
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)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
5
1.3/g
85
21/g
2
Away4
3
0.8/g
31
8/g
0
In division2
3
1.5/g
38
19/g
0
Out of division6
5
0.8/g
78
13/g
2
In wins3
3
1.0/g
35
12/g
1
In losses5
5
1.0/g
81
16/g
1
On grass3
3
1.0/g
31
10/g
0
On turf5
5
1.0/g
85
17/g
2
Indoors1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors7
8
1.1/g
116
17/g
2

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2JAX1 rec, 13 yds, 1 TD51.2
Week 3MIN—40.3
Week 4DEN1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 9CHI1 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD53.2
Week 12NE2 rec, 29 yds, 1 TD55.5
Week 13BAL2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD35.4
Week 15BAL1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD44.5
Week 16MIA—39

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 39.3 for 2026, the 17th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file