PJ Mustipher
# PJ Mustipher

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

## 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. Mustipher would decide to commit to play college football at Penn State over other schools such as Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Ohio State.

## College career

In Mustipher's freshman season he put 14 tackles, one going for a loss, and one forced fumble. 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. 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. 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. However, after just five game into the season Mustipher suffered a season ending injury and would miss the rest of the 2021 season. For his performance on the year he would be named a second team all Big Ten. Mustipher was also named a Rotary Lombardi Award semifinalist. Mustipher had a breakout season in his extra year of elgibillaty after posting 37 tackles, 0.5 being for a loss. For his performance on the year he was once again named second team all Big-Ten.

## Professional career

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, Mustipher was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.

## Personal life

PJ, is the brother of NFL center Sam Mustipher.

