DB #82

Daniel Bellinger

Tight End · San Diego State

A reliable blocking tight end out of San Diego State who has quietly grown into a steady weapon in New York's passing game.

Daniel Bellinger came into the league as a two-star recruit turned fourth-round draft pick, known first for his blocking. Across his NFL seasons he has added enough receiving polish to become a regular chain-mover, most recently piecing together a productive 2025 campaign despite battling injuries.

★ Fourth-round pick (112th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft

★ Career-high 88 receiving yards and a 44-yard touchdown catch in 2025

★ Career 4.2% drop rate dating back to his San Diego State days

Path to the league

Bellinger played four seasons at San Diego State, appearing in 43 games with 32 starts and catching 68 passes for 771 yards and five touchdowns while building a reputation as a sure-handed, low-drop blocker. The New York Giants selected him in the fourth round, 112th overall, in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Career highlights

Bellinger has developed into a consistent in-line presence for the Giants, valued for his blocking as much as his receiving, and has steadily added to his career reception totals across his first four NFL seasons.

2025 season recap

Bellinger played in 16 games with 10 starts in 2025, catching 19 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns. His best game came against Denver on October 19, when he caught three passes for a career-high 88 yards, including a career-long 44-yard touchdown from Jaxson Dart. He dealt with a groin injury and a neck injury during the season that affected his availability at times.