Daniel James Pinter (born June 19, 1996) is an

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for the Indianapolis Colts of the

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(NFL). He played college football at Ball State.

College career

Coming out of Adams High School, located in his hometown of

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, Pinter was recruited to Ball State to play tight end. He transitioned to offensive tackle as a sophomore. After his senior season, he was named Ball State's most outstanding player. He was an All-

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first-team honoree. Pinter played in the 2020 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl in Pasadena, California.

Professional career

Pinter was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 149th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Pinter got his first playing time as a rookie at center on September 26, 2020 against the New York Jets when the Colts relieved the left side of their starting offensive line once victory was imminent. Pinter caught his first career NFL touchdown in a Thursday Night Football game vs the New York Jets from

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on November 04, 2021.

References

External links

Ball State Cardinals bio
1996 births Living people Players of American football from South Bend, Indiana American football offensive tackles American football offensive guards Ball State Cardinals football players Indianapolis Colts players {{offensive-lineman-1990s-stub