Danny Pinter

Experience: 6 years

Height: 6-4

Age: 29

Weight: 301 lbs

College: Ball State

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Biography

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:

2024 SEASON (COLTS):

In 2024, he appeared in 14 games (two starts). In Week 13 at NE, he started at center for a line that didn't allow a sack.

2023 SEASON (COLTS):

2022 SEASON (COLTS):

In 2022, he appeared in 17 games (three starts) at right guard and center. He was part of an offensive line that helped Jonathan Taylor rush for 161 yards in Week 1 at HOU.

2021 SEASON (COLTS):

Saw action in 16 games (three starts) in 2021. In Week 9 vs. NYJ, he caught a two-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter and became the first Colts offensive lineman to catch a touchdown pass since Anthony Castonzo in Week 11 of 2014. In Week 13 at HOU, he started at center and helped the offense rush for 238 yards. In Week 15 vs. NE, he contributed to the offense rushing for 226 yards. In Week 16 at ARI, he started at center and helped Jonathan Taylor rush for over 100 yards.

2020 SEASON (COLTS):

In 2020, he appeared in 13 games (one start) on offense and special teams. He made his first career start at center in Week 12 vs. TEN. He saw action in one postseason contest.

COLLEGE:

Appeared in 43 games (35 starts) at Ball State (2015-19) while at both right tackle and tight end and was an All-MAC Academic selection four times (2016-19).
As a senior, he was named a First Team All-MAC selection after he started 12 games at right tackle and was one of two offensive linemen to start every game. Helped the offense rush for more than 200 yards in seven games, including a season-best 374 yards in a win over Toledo. He also earned Ball State's John Magnabosco Award, which is given to the most outstanding player, and the Ball State Dave McLain Leadership Award. He scored a five-yard touchdown on a lateral against Central Michigan.
In 2018, he switched to offensive tackle and started all 12 games and was the only offensive lineman to start every game at the same position. Against Central Connecticut, he helped the offense rush for a season-high 316 yards. He helped block for a rushing attack that rushed 51 times in a win against Central Michigan.
As a redshirt sophomore, he saw action in seven games (six starts) at tight end and recorded six receptions for 46 yards and one touchdown. Received the Ball State Ray Louthen Award, which is given to the most improved player. He suffered a season-ending injury against Central Michigan.
In 2016, he appeared in 12 games (five starts) and tallied three receptions for 10 yards. Earned his first collegiate start at Indiana.
Redshirted the 2015 season.

PERSONAL:

Attended John Adams High School in South Bend, Ind. and helped lead the team to an 18-14 record in his career, including the school's winningest season in more than 50 years his sophomore year.
He was selected a team captain as a senior and was named an Indiana Football Coaches Association All-State selection after he totaled 27 receptions for 492 yards and two touchdowns as well as 66 tackles, 22.0 tackles for loss, 8.0 sacks and three blocked kicks. He also earned the team's MVP award.
For his career, he totaled 46 receptions for 792 yards as well as 138 tackles, 40.0 tackles for loss and 12.0 sacks.
Tallied four blocked kicks during his high school career.
Lettered in basketball as well and helped the team to back-to-back sectional championships.
As a junior, he earned the basketball team's Most Improved Player.
Participated in the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative and represented the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (2021-22) and the National Wildlife Federation (2020).
In 2020, he volunteered in many Colts community initiatives, including four mobile pantry distributions, attending a Marion County Juvenile Detention Center activation event and meeting virtually with patients from Riley Hospital for Children.
Majored in business administration.
A native of South Bend, Ind.

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