P. J. Mustipher

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 for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

P. J. Mustipher

No. 79 – Arizona Cardinals
Position	Nose tackle
Roster status	Active
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	320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school	McDonogh (Owings Mills)
College	Penn State (2018–2022)
NFL draft	2023: undrafted
Career history
Denver Broncos (2023)* New Orleans Saints (2023) Philadelphia Eagles (2024)* Arizona Cardinals (2024–present)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
2× second-team All-Big Ten (2021, 2022)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles 4 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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

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

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] He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 7, 2025.^[25]

Personal life

PJ, is the brother of current Tennessee Titans center, Sam Mustipher.^[26]