P. J. Mustipher Explained

Current Team:Philadelphia Eagles
Number:94
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:10 November 1998
Birth Place:Owings Mills, Maryland, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:318
College:Penn State (2018–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:4
Pfr:MustPJ00

Patrick Joseph Mustipher (born November 10, 1998) is an American football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles 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

Denver Broncos

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Mustipher was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.[15] [16] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[17] [18]

New Orleans Saints

On December 6, 2023, Mustipher was signed by the New Orleans Saints off the Broncos practice squad.[19]

Philadelphia Eagles

On March 19, 2024, Mustipher signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.[20]

Personal life

PJ, is the brother of former Chicago Bears and current Baltimore Ravens center, Sam Mustipher.[21]

External links

Notes and References

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

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