P. J. Mustipher
No. 94 – Arizona Cardinals | |||
---|---|---|---|
Position: | Nose tackle | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | (1998-11-10) November 10, 1998 (age 25) Owings Mills, Maryland, U.S. | ||
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
Weight: | 318 lb (144 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | McDonogh (Owings Mills, Maryland) | ||
College: | Penn State (2018–2022) | ||
Undrafted: | 2023 | ||
Career history | |||
| |||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
Roster status: | Practice squad | ||
Career highlights and awards | |||
| |||
Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||
| |||
Player stats at PFR | |||
Patrick Joseph Mustipher (born November 10, 1998) is an American professional football nose tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State.
Early years
Mustipher grew up in Owings Mills, Maryland and attended McDonogh High School. In his high school career Mustipher was named a MaxPrep underclassmen All-American.[1] Mustipher committed to play college football at Penn State over other schools such as Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Ohio State.[2][3]
College career
In Mustipher's freshman season he put 14 tackles, one going for a loss, and one forced fumble.[4] In Mustipher's sophomore year he took a step up after making 37 tackles, with 4.5 being for a loss, a sack, and a forced fumble.[5] In Mustipher's junior season he had another good season after having 35 tackles, 1.5 going for a loss, a sack, and a pass deflection.[6] However, in Mustipher's Senior season he was on pace for a breakout season after putting up 21 tackles, three being for a loss, and a sack.[7] However, after just five game into the season Mustipher suffered a season ending injury and missed the rest of the 2021 season.[8] For his performance on the year he was named a second team all-Big Ten Conference.[9] Mustipher was also named a Rotary Lombardi Award semifinalist.[10][11] Mustipher had a breakout season in his extra year of eligibility after posting 37 tackles, 0.5 being for a loss.[12] For his performance on the year he was once again named second team all-Big Ten.[13][14]
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 ft 3+7⁄8 in (1.93 m) | 320 lb (145 kg) | 32+3⁄4 in (0.83 m) | 9 in (0.23 m) | 5.41 s | 1.88 s | 3.10 s | 5.03 s | 8.01 s | 27.5 in (0.70 m) | 8 ft 0 in (2.44 m) | 19 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine[15][16] |
Denver Broncos
After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Mustipher was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.[17][18] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[19][20]
New Orleans Saints
On December 6, 2023, Mustipher was signed by the New Orleans Saints off the Broncos practice squad.[21]
Philadelphia Eagles
On March 19, 2024, Mustipher signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.[22] He was waived on August 27.[23]
Arizona Cardinals
On August 29, 2024, Mustipher was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[24]
Personal life
PJ, is the brother of former Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens and current Los Angeles Chargers center, Sam Mustipher.[25]
References
- ^ Dunn, Kathrine. "McDonogh, Gilman football players named MaxPreps underclass All-Americans". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ Chiari, Mike. "PJ Mustipher Commits to Penn State over Alabama, Ohio State, More". Bleacher Report. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ McGonigal, John. "Four-star 2018 defensive tackle PJ Mustipher commits to Penn State". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "2018 Penn State Nittany Lions Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "2019 Penn State Nittany Lions Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Penn State Nittany Lions Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "2021 Penn State Nittany Lions Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ Berube, Allie. "Penn State's PJ Mustipher out for the season after injury at Iowa". ABC27. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ McGuire, Kevin. "What Penn State players were named All-Big Ten for 2021?". Nittany Lions Wire. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ Hamm, Timm. "Texas A&M's Kenyon Green Named Lombardi Award Semifinalist". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ Yoder, Alexis. "Penn State football defensive tackle PJ Mustipher named semifinalist for Rotary Lombardi Award". The Daily-Collegian. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Penn State Nittany Lions Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ Sauber, Jon. "Joey Porter Jr. and 9 other Penn State defenders named to All-Big Ten teams". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ Wogenrich, Mark. "Penn State Football: Which Nittany Lions Were Named All-Big Ten in 2023". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "PJ Mustipher Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout PJ Mustipher College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ Engle, Seth. "Penn State football defensive tackle PJ Mustipher signs with Denver Broncos as undrafted free agent". The Daily-Collegian. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ Phillips, Jared. "Penn State defensive tackle PJ Mustipher joining Denver Broncos". ABC27. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 29, 2023). "Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit". DenverBroncos.com.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 30, 2023). "Broncos sign 14 players to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
- ^ Sigler, John. "Saints announce 5 roster moves before Week 14 matchup vs. Panthers". Saints Wire. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ "Eagles sign PJ Mustipher to a 1-year contract". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Get your first look at the Eagles' initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 27, 2024.
- ^ Urban, Darren (August 29, 2024). "Cardinals Add Krys Barnes Back To Active Roster". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ Carney, Josh. "Penn State's PJ Mustipher Brings Tenacious, Physical Mentality Along DL, Emulating Steelers' Cameron Heyward". Steelers Depot. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
External links
- Philadelphia Eagles bio
- Penn State Nittany Lions bio
- v
- t
- e
- 0 Zach Pascal
- 1 Kyler Murray
- 2 Mack Wilson
- 3 Budda Baker
- 4 Greg Dortch
- 5 Matt Prater
- 6 James Conner
- 7 Kyzir White
- 10 Chris Moore
- 12 Blake Gillikin
- 13 Kei'Trel Clark
- 14 Michael Wilson
- 15 Clayton Tune
- 16 Max Melton
- 18 Marvin Harrison Jr.
- 20 DeeJay Dallas
- 21 Garrett Williams
- 23 Sean Murphy-Bunting
- 24 Starling Thomas V
- 25 Zaven Collins
- 30 Darren Hall
- 31 Emari Demercado
- 32 Joey Blount
- 33 Trey Benson
- 34 Jalen Thompson
- 42 Dadrion Taylor-Demerson
- 43 Jesse Luketa
- 44 Owen Pappoe
- 45 Dennis Gardeck
- 46 Aaron Brewer
- 51 Krys Barnes
- 52 Victor Dimukeje
- 54 Xavier Thomas
- 55 Dante Stills
- 58 Julian Okwara
- 59 Jon Gaines II
- 62 Evan Brown
- 63 Trystan Colon
- 68 Kelvin Beachum
- 70 Paris Johnson Jr.
- 72 Hjalte Froholdt
- 74 Isaiah Adams
- 76 Will Hernandez
- 81 Travis Vokolek
- 84 Elijah Higgins
- 85 Trey McBride
- 87 Tip Reiman
- 89 Xavier Weaver
- 91 L. J. Collier
- 92 Bilal Nichols
- 93 Justin Jones
- 95 Khyiris Tonga
- 98 Roy Lopez
- 19 Desmond Ridder
- 22 Michael Carter
- 27 Divaad Wilson
- 29 Jason Taylor II
- 39 Jaden Davis
- 41 Markus Bailey
- 47 Bernhard Seikovits (Int.)
- 48 Jordan Murray
- 60 Keith Ismael
- 66 Jackson Barton
- 67 Charlie Heck
- 71 Luke Tenuta
- 80 Dan Chisena
- 82 Andre Baccellia
- 83 Tejhaun Palmer
- 90 Angelo Blackson
- 94 P. J. Mustipher
- 9 BJ Ojulari (IR)
- 17 Zay Jones (Susp.)
- 28 Elijah Jones (IR)
- 56 Darius Robinson (IR)
- 61 Carter O'Donnell (IR)
- 73 Jonah Williams (IR)
- 75 Christian Jones (IR)
- AFC East
- BUF
- MIA
- NE
- NYJ
- North
- BAL
- CIN
- CLE
- PIT
- South
- HOU
- IND
- JAX
- TEN
- West
- DEN
- KC
- LV
- LAC
- NFC East
- DAL
- NYG
- PHI
- WAS
- North
- CHI
- DET
- GB
- MIN
- South
- ATL
- CAR
- NO
- TB
- West
- ARI
- LAR
- SF
- SEA