Ball State converted tight end who has spent his career as a versatile, dependable interior offensive lineman.
Danny Pinter's path to the NFL ran through Ball State, where he switched from tight end to offensive tackle midway through college. Since being drafted in 2020, the South Bend native has made his living as a steady, multi-position piece up front.
Path to the league
Pinter arrived at Ball State as a tight end before moving to offensive tackle in 2018. As a senior he started all 12 games at right tackle, earned First-team All-MAC honors and won the program's John Magnabosco Award as its most outstanding player. He was selected in the fifth round (149th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Pinter has spent his career as a versatile interior lineman, capable of playing both center and guard. Over his first several seasons he appeared in 60 games while working his way into a trusted depth and spot-starter role along the offensive line.
2025 season recap
Pinter played 17 games in the 2025 season, stepping into a starting role at center for one game after the starter suffered a concussion. Over that stretch he played 139 offensive snaps, earning a 56.5 PFF grade while allowing one sack.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Danny Pinter
- Pro Football Reference: Danny Pinter
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Center
- Group
- offense
- College
- Ball State
- Hometown
- South Bend, IN, USA
- Age
- 30
- Status
- active
