P. J. Mustipher

P. J. Mustipher (born November 10, 1998) is an American football nose tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State.

P. J. Mustipher
No. 97 – Denver Broncos
Position:Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1998-11-10) November 10, 1998
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
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and high school

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.[9] Mustipher was also named a Rotary Lombardi Award semifinalist.[10][11] Mustipher had a breakout season in his extra year of elgibillaty 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

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]

Personal life

PJ, is the brother of NFL center Sam Mustipher.[19]

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