Daniel Bellinger Explained

Daniel Bellinger
Current Team:New York Giants
Number:82
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:22 September 2000
Birth Place:Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:253
High School:Palo Verde
(Las Vegas, Nevada)
College:San Diego State (2018–2021)
Draftyear:2022
Draftround:4
Draftpick:112
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:55
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:523
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Rushing yards
Statvalue4:2
Statlabel5:Rushing touchdowns
Statvalue5:1
Pfr:BellDa00

Daniel George Bellinger (born September 22, 2000) is an American football tight end for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at San Diego State.

Early years

Bellinger grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and attended Palo Verde High School.[1] 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 [2]

College career

Bellinger played 59 offensive snaps and caught one pass for ten yards as a true freshman.[3] As a sophomore, he had 15 receptions for 201 yards and three touchdowns.[4] Bellinger caught 21 passes for 203 yards as a junior.[5] [6] As a senior, he caught 31 passes for 357 yards and two touchdowns.[7] At the end of the season, Bellinger received an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl.[8]

Professional career

Bellinger was selected by the New York Giants in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.[9] On July 21, 2022, he was placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list with a quad injury.[10] On July 27, Bellinger was activated from the PUP list.[11] Daniel had his first career reception against the Carolina Panthers on September 18, which resulted in a game-tying touchdown.[12] In Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Bellinger got his eye poked by Devin Lloyd. The injury required surgery to repair his septum, as well as to repair fractures on the lower part of his left eye socket.[13] 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.[14]

In the Wild Card Round of the 2022-23 playoffs, Bellinger recorded a receiving touchdown in the Giants' 31–24 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kenney . Kirk . July 30, 2017 . Aztecs add 2018 tight end recruit from Nevada, lose Texas offensive lineman . March 17, 2022 . The San Diego Union-Tribune.
  2. Web site: December 23, 2017 . Palo Verde's Daniel Bellinger is a member of the Las Vegas Review-Journal's All-State team . March 18, 2022 . Las Vegas Review-Journal.
  3. Web site: Garrison . Paul . February 11, 2022 . Daniel Bellinger's NFL career is about to takeoff . March 11, 2022 . EastVillageTimes.com.
  4. Web site: Kenerly . Matthew . July 17, 2020 . Mountain West Football: Three Named To John Mackey Award Watch List . March 18, 2022 . MWWire.com . USA Today.
  5. Web site: September 4, 2021 . Aggies hit the road for Saturday night primetime contest at San Diego State . March 17, 2022 . Las Cruces Bulletin.
  6. Web site: Kenney . Kirk . December 20, 2021 . Aztecs' Daniel Bellinger, Tayler Hawkins are two of a kind . March 18, 2022 . The San Diego Union-Tribune.
  7. Web site: Kenney . Kirk . March 7, 2022 . Former Aztecs tight end Daniel Bellinger benefits from NFL combine exposure . March 17, 2022 . The San Diego Union-Tribune.
  8. Web site: Togerson . Derek . February 10, 2022 . San Diego State Aztecs Tight End Making Journey to the NFL . March 18, 2022 . NBCSanDiego.com.
  9. Web site: April 29, 2022 . Giants draft San Diego State TE Daniel Bellinger with 112th pick . October 11, 2022 . Giants.com.
  10. Web site: Schwartz . Paul . July 21, 2022 . Giants rookie Daniel Bellinger goes on PUP list as big plans put on hold . October 11, 2022 . nypost.com.
  11. Web site: Salomone . Dan . July 27, 2022 . TE Daniel Bellinger passes physical, comes off PUP list . October 11, 2022 . Giants.com.
  12. Web site: Carolina Panthers at New York Giants - September 18th, 2022 . October 11, 2022 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  13. Web site: October 28, 2022 . Giants' Daniel Bellinger: Gets eye surgery . February 5, 2023 . CBSSports.com.
  14. Web site: Daniel Bellinger 2022 Game Log . February 6, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  15. Web site: Wild Card - New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings - January 15th, 2023 . February 6, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.