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P. J. Mustipher

P. J. Mustipher
No. 94 – Arizona Cardinals
Position:Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1998-11-10) November 10, 1998 (age 26)
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 Week 3, 2024
Total tackles:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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 life

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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

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
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

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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

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On December 6, 2023, Mustipher was signed by the New Orleans Saints off the Broncos practice squad.[21]

Philadelphia Eagles

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On March 19, 2024, Mustipher signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.[22] He was waived on August 27.[23]

Arizona Cardinals

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On August 29, 2024, Mustipher was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[24]

Personal life

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PJ, is the brother of former Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens and current Los Angeles Chargers center, Sam Mustipher.[25]

References

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  1. ^ Dunn, Kathrine. "McDonogh, Gilman football players named MaxPreps underclass All-Americans". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  2. ^ Chiari, Mike. "PJ Mustipher Commits to Penn State over Alabama, Ohio State, More". Bleacher Report. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  3. ^ McGonigal, John. "Four-star 2018 defensive tackle PJ Mustipher commits to Penn State". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  4. ^ "2018 Penn State Nittany Lions Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  5. ^ "2019 Penn State Nittany Lions Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  6. ^ "2020 Penn State Nittany Lions Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  7. ^ "2021 Penn State Nittany Lions Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  8. ^ Berube, Allie. "Penn State's PJ Mustipher out for the season after injury at Iowa". ABC27. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  9. ^ McGuire, Kevin. "What Penn State players were named All-Big Ten for 2021?". Nittany Lions Wire. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  10. ^ Hamm, Timm. "Texas A&M's Kenyon Green Named Lombardi Award Semifinalist". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  11. ^ Yoder, Alexis. "Penn State football defensive tackle PJ Mustipher named semifinalist for Rotary Lombardi Award". The Daily-Collegian. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  12. ^ "2022 Penn State Nittany Lions Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  13. ^ Sauber, Jon. "Joey Porter Jr. and 9 other Penn State defenders named to All-Big Ten teams". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  14. ^ Wogenrich, Mark. "Penn State Football: Which Nittany Lions Were Named All-Big Ten in 2023". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  15. ^ "PJ Mustipher Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  16. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout PJ Mustipher College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  17. ^ Engle, Seth. "Penn State football defensive tackle PJ Mustipher signs with Denver Broncos as undrafted free agent". The Daily-Collegian. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  18. ^ Phillips, Jared. "Penn State defensive tackle PJ Mustipher joining Denver Broncos". ABC27. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  19. ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 29, 2023). "Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  20. ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 30, 2023). "Broncos sign 14 players to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
  21. ^ Sigler, John. "Saints announce 5 roster moves before Week 14 matchup vs. Panthers". Saints Wire. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  22. ^ "Eagles sign PJ Mustipher to a 1-year contract". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. March 19, 2024.
  23. ^ "Get your first look at the Eagles' initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 27, 2024.
  24. ^ Urban, Darren (August 29, 2024). "Cardinals Add Krys Barnes Back To Active Roster". AZCardinals.com.
  25. ^ Carney, Josh. "Penn State's PJ Mustipher Brings Tenacious, Physical Mentality Along DL, Emulating Steelers' Cameron Heyward". Steelers Depot. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
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