Daniel George Bellinger (born September 22, 2000) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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Early years

Bellinger grew up in

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, and attended

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. In his senior season, Bellinger was named All- Sunset 4A Region at tight end after catching 21 passes for 371 yards and three touchdowns and first-team All-State at linebacker

College career

Bellinger played 59 offensive snaps and caught one pass for ten yards as a true freshman. As a sophomore, he had 15 receptions for 201 yards and three touchdowns. Bellinger caught 21 passes for 203 yards as a junior. As a senior, he caught 31 passes for 357 yards and two touchdowns. At the end of the season, Bellinger received an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl.

Professional career

Bellinger was selected by the

in the fourth round (112th overall) of the

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. On July 21, 2022, he was placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list with a quad injury. On July 27, Bellinger was activated from the PUP list. Daniel had his first career reception against the

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on September 18, which resulted in a game-tying touchdown. In Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Bellinger got his eye poked by

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. The injury required surgery to repair his septum, as well as to repair fractures on the lower part of his left eye socket. He appeared in 12 games, of which he started 11. Bellinger finished his rookie season with 30 receptions for 268 yards and two receiving touchdowns, to go along with a rushing touchdown. In the

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of the 2022-23 playoffs, Bellinger recorded a receiving touchdown in the Giants' 31–24 victory over the

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References

External links

New York Giants bioSan Diego State Aztecs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bellinger, Daniel 2000 births Living people Players of American football from Las Vegas American football tight ends San Diego State Aztecs football players New York Giants players