Danny Pinter

Daniel James Pinter (born June 19, 1996) is an American football guard for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ball State.

College career
Coming out of Adams High School, located in his hometown of South Bend, Indiana, 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-Mid-American Conference 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 Jets from Carson Wentz on November 4, 2021.

On August 29, 2023, Pinter was placed on injured reserve.

On March 19, 2024, Pinter signed a one-year contract extension with the Colts.