He played college football for the Hutchinson Blue Dragons, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, and Penn State Nittany Lions.

Tinsley signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

[1] He attended Lee's Summit High School, where he only played one year of football, recording 19 receptions for 350 yards and six touchdowns as a senior.

Tinsley signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2023.

[11] Tinsley signed a futures contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on February 4, 2025.