Dartanyan Tinsley
American football player (born 2001)
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Dartanyan Tinsley (born March 21, 2001) is an American professional football guard. He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S.
Tinsley with Cincinnati in 2024 | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 21, 2001 Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 340 lb (154 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Owensboro (Owensboro, Kentucky) |
| College | Kentucky Christian (2020–2021) Cincinnati (2022–2024) |
| NFL draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
College career
After high school, Tinsley committed to play football at Kentucky Christian University. Tinsley collected First Team All-National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) honors in 2020–21 and grabbed First Team All-Mid-South Conference Appalachian Division accolades in back-to-back seasons (2020–21). Tinsley transferred to Cincinnati in 2022,[1] and started 21 of his 30 career appearances. He played in the Hula Bowl in 2024.
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
On April 27, 2025, Tinsley was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.[2] He made his first NFL pre-season appearance against the Carolina Panthers on August 8. Tinsley was waived on August 24.[3]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Tinsley signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was released on May 10, 2026.[4]